I am the Monarch

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Good lure doesn't always make the fishing successful just because you have good skills.

Cali shakes her head with a stiff look.

"You said you spread rumors, right?"

That said, one of Orwells' commanders stands up.

"Yes. I'm sure Iow Lancefield has heard of Albert Wayne."

"And yet you have no reaction?"

Cali grips her teeth.

The commander nods.

"Yes, there is no movement in the first citadel that Io is occupying."

"Hmm."

In a subsequent report, Kali swallowed a murmur.

'You think this old man is too funny.'

I thought Albert, who spent decades on the battlefield together, would stay long enough to seduce Io.

But this was Cali's perfect misunderstanding.

"If I'd come back for one deceased, I wouldn't have avoided myself in the first place."

The magician Tyrone Beth said in a slightly sunken voice.

He had a hideous look on his face.

"Better than that….."

"Rather……?"

Kali frowns and waits for Tyrone's next words.

Tyrone glances at the nearby commanders and whispers in a small voice.

"What if Io destroys the things he loves most?"

"What if it's love?"

Some commanders asked in a curious manner.

Tyrone smiles horribly and replies.

"The colonists."

"Ah......."

There was a stretch of elasticity popping out from everywhere.

Some nod with a faint smile.

'Yes, the territories Io loves the most.'

'You used to enjoy patrolling the castle.'

But...

"We are not just here to punish Earl Lancefield. We need to use this as our territory to build our foundation."

Callie looks worried.

"You could be in big trouble later if you treat the colonists lightly."

At that, Tyrone bursts into laughter.

"What a horrible thing to say. Since when have we seen such trivial territorials?"

Callie flinches a little at the fly horse.

Tyrone nods, tasting again.

"Huff. If you're so worried, you can impersonate Earl Chase and kill the colonists." No, I think we should do that. If Earl Chase's notoriety grows within the territory, it will be a great advantage to compete for control of the territory with them in the future. "

Literally two birds in one stone.

It was a ploy that allowed the invaders, Earl Chase, to plant a notoriety and bring Io out at the same time.

Cali nods slowly.

"Not bad."

No, actually, I liked it very much.

The following plans came into my mind:

"They're blocking our march, aren't they?"

The commanders nod at the handover.

"Yes, some villagers have formed vigilantes together."

At that moment, Cali's eyes darken with horror.

"Capture them and their families. Exemplarily put to death."

"Yes, I understand."

After answering in one voice, the commanders left the barracks.

Cali and Tyrone smile as they look at it.

"Oh, can you take this? '

One decent lure couldn't catch the big fish.

This time, I was going to release dozens and hundreds of lures simultaneously.

No matter how patient you are, you'll have to open your mouth eventually.

Cali's smile grows darker.

'Fishing is not over yet.'

* * *

"Earl Lancefield seems to have a lot of great talent."

Chris was really impressed by the reports.

Earl Iolansfil smiles bitterly, sitting across from you.

"Everyone's having a hard time with this ugly old man."

A long sigh came out.

In fact, he expected Earl Lancefield to soon fall into the hands of Earl Chase for the betrayal of Cali Orwells, Tyrone Beth and Perry Wilson.

However, reports of the agencies and Tenebrae troops arriving on the inside remained overturned.

"Earl Lancefield's current frontier is built on the north-eastern corner."

"You said the Guardians, right?"

"Yes. They call themselves the Lancefield Guardians. It's comprised of academic students and ordinary people."

Chris replied with a careful voice.

He listened to the report and said after.

"It also includes some knights, wizards, and infantry that are not part of the Orwells family."

"Haha."

A joyful, empty smile.

Io's face was very complex.

'But it wasn't just for nothing.'

When I learned that the colonists were risking their lives for themselves, I felt one heart tightened.

"But Cali and Jonathan Chase's troops are elite. It won't be easy for the common people to deal with."

The voice of sadness.

At Io's words, Chris nods with a short sigh.

"Yes. It appears that quite a lot of the colonists have already lost their lives. But nevertheless, the number of sovereigns who join the Guards is not diminishing. No, I'd say it's growing."

Chris held out his tongue, saying that he was very surprised.

Io was distressed by the situation that he could not like.

Chris looked at Io's face and said something behind his back.

"After conquering Castle Faver, the Orwells and Earl Chase are unable to advance to the east and northeast, as the Guards have done."

"Can you hold out until the end of the promised territorial war in the royal provinces?"

In Io's question, Chris considers for a moment, then shakes his head slowly.

"It will fall before that. because there's a huge difference in power. But......."

Chris hesitated for a moment and spoke in a small voice.

"The Guardians will be able to cut the forces of Orwells and Earl Chase off quite a bit. This will help the Earl to fight back in the future."

Cruel but accurate judgment.

Iow shakes his head with a long breath.

"You're bleeding too much because of me. People who don't have to die are dying."

My heart was heavy.

When I heard that my best friend and comrade Albert Wayne had fallen into Cali's hands, I wanted to run at once.

'Although Chris is guarding the pole...'

The more territorial wars continued, the more of them seemed to be dying, and I couldn't help but feel the agony.

Chris notices the inside.

"Earl, if only you were safe, Earl Lancefield could rise again at any time. Please look at the situation far and wide."

"Yeah, that's it, but..."

I knew it with my head, but I felt overwhelmed.

Then.

Knock, knock. Knock.

I heard a knock on the door of the Oval Office.

Chris understands Iow and looks at the door.

"Come in."

The entrance was opened and the young man appeared, fearful of falling.

He delivers the letter in his hand and goes out again.

Boom.

When the door closed, Chris carefully unpacked the envelope and removed its contents.

The yellow paper was packed with small writings.

"Hmm."

After reviewing the content, Chris shed a low tear.

A bit of a panic.

"What's going on?"

Io asked with a worried face.

I've received all kinds of reports so far, but I've never seen Chris shake like this before.

Chris folds the letter, puts it on the table, and looks Io straight in the eyes.

"Should I or shouldn't I..."

Earl Lancefield has promised not to hide anything from us.

However, I was hesitant to pass along what was reported now.

"Tell me the truth."

Iow said in a low sunken voice.

'Everything belongs to the Earl.'

Chris takes a deep breath and reaches out his letter.

Io reached out his hand and picked up the letter.

Glug.

A thin sheet of paper was spread out.

"Ah......."

At that moment, a low sigh came out of Io's mouth.

I shuddered like a piece of paper.

Boom.

Io finally got up from his seat without patience.

Chris stood up surprised.

"Earl, you need to calm down."

The sound of drying the spheres.

But Io had already made up his mind.

"No, I can't take it anymore. I will march with my troops to the erl."

It didn't matter if it was the way of death.

Chris stared at Io with misguided eyes.

'I never thought I'd touch a territory that didn't have anything to do with it.'

The contents of the report I just read went through my mind.

Hundreds of people have been beheaded around Faber Castle.

I could understand Io's anger.

But I still had to stop him.

At least until Roan returns, I had to hold onto Iow.

"Earl. Earl Chase and the Orwells ambush outside the fortress."

It was true.

Agence and the Tenebrae have already pinpointed that fact.

After taking a deep breath, Iow said in a calm but hot voice.

"I know. My life will be in jeopardy. But we can't just watch innocent territories die."

The light flashes from my eyes.

"I am their father, and they are my children."

Determined expression and voice.

Even when Albert Wayne, who had been on the battlefield together for decades, was still unable to endure the news as true as the realms.

He leaves the bureau behind Chris, who is holding the pole.

Earl Lancefield's forces have plundered at the gates of Castle I.

"Anyone who wants can stay."

Earl soldiers smile at Iow's words.

I didn't have to say it out loud.

They were ready to go through the bloodline with Io.

Yuck!

The gate that was firmly closed was opened.

He kicked the horse's belly as if he had waited.

Heeheeheeheeheehee!

The horse cried for a long time and hit the ground.

Two or two!

There was white dust along with the hoof sound.

Io strikes with his foot towards the heart of the enemy.

"Ah......."

Chris stood on the wall and gazed quietly at the sad and beautiful march.

The heavy sigh lasted.

"Earl, if things get really difficult, you have to do exactly as I say. '

My heart was heavy.

Chris and Iow had been talking for a long time before they broke up.

'I have to believe you said yes.'

There's only one thing left.

Chris called the forecast with a gesture.

A letter rushing down.

Puddin '!

A bird hanging from a canyon flies up into the sky.

Flying place is south.

There was Roan.

* * *

I was not surprised.

If it was Io, I'd still think it was Io Lancefield.

'No, it was amazing that I was the only one to leave the territory with the wanderers in the first place.'

After leaving Sammy for the Battle of Lake Porsche, Roan hurriedly arrived at Castle 1 two days after Io left.

After resting the exhausted soldiers and horses, he urgently called for a command meeting.

"What's the situation?"

Chris stood up for a quick question.

"The Earl is in grave danger once reported by Agence informants working within Earl Lancefield and members of the Tenebrae unit following Earl Lancefield. Immediately after leaving Castle 1, he was attacked by Earl Chase and the Orwells, and so far there have been twenty large and small battles."

"Hmm."

There was moaning everywhere.

On the other hand, Roan was calm.

"Are you still upstate?"

Chris shakes his head.

"That's not true. We're stuck right now."

"For the traitors?"

Austin asked with a red face.

Chris shakes his head again.

"No, thanks to the colonists."

Unexpected response at all.

Everyone frowned.

However, Roan was guessing what was going on.

"Looks like the colonists are blocking the Earl's North."

"Yes. Reports are that all the neighboring territories are uniting to stop the Earl's advance. The colonists......."

"We know that Earl Lancefield will die if he goes to Faver Castle."

At Roan's words, Chris nods slowly.

"Yes, it is."

Short answer.

There was a heavy silence in the conference room.

I lay down my life to save my people and march on Faver Castle.

Citizens who stand in the way of the march to save Eo.

The hearts for each other were truly great.

My chest became hot.

The commanders, including Austin, stood up.

"Let's go now!"

"Let's go save the Earl!"

"We're ready!"

A loud voice struck the conference room.

Clay, sitting still, shakes his head slightly.

"That's impossible."

A very calm voice, unlike other people.

Within moments, the commanders' eyes spilled.

Nevertheless, Clay was a rear horse without changing a single complexion.

"The Royal Road insisted that we not intervene in this territory. If we invade the territory as lions, we will turn all the nobles of the kingdom against us. No, perhaps he will be beheaded for his disobedience to the royal order."

A dull voice pierces the ears of the excited commanders.

"Hnng."

Austin slumps down, swallowing his brow in an uncomfortable tone.

"So we're just going to watch?"

"If the Earl dies like this..."

"The northeast falls into the hands of Earl Chase."

There were mixed voices of concern everywhere.

Clay shakes his head again with a calm expression.

"No, I mean literally. But luckily, our situation has changed a bit."

"What are you talking about?"

Austin shouts.

Clay turns his head to look at Chris.

"I understand Chris has already done his job."

At that point, everyone's gaze turned to Chris.

Chris smiled bitterly at the spilling gaze.

'Did you already know that.......'

I was greatly impressed by Clay's intelligence and abilities.

He smiles faintly and opens his mouth cautiously.

"I have my hands on Mount Monteria."

A mysterious voice flows out of the room, terrified of the end of the sentence.

"Monteria, where are our quarries?" "Isn't that a mountain just west of Lansfield?"

"Yes, it is. He built a fortress while he was developing the mines."

It was a very important mine, and it was guarded by the Lancefield army and the Tail Army.

The opening of the conference room suddenly snapped up.

At that moment, Roan opens his mouth.

"Prepare to march on the army."

"Yes? Yes!"

The commanders, including Austin, responded.

However, there was still a curious look on his face.

Harrison asked with an impatient and alarming voice.

"My lord. Due to the royal order, we cannot intervene in this territory."

Roan doesn't open his mouth.

Instead, the answer came from the wrong place.

"Don't worry."

Clay.

He smiled and said.

"We're not intervening in territory, for starters."

My smile grew darker.

"Well, for now."

His gaze once again turned to Chris.

"Right, sir?"

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