37 prologue




 Three bridges are built over a canal called the Uutland River. In the past, before the water dragon lived in the lake located in the north of the Holy City. It is said that the water dragon even stopped by the lake when he was traveling along its cool waters, and the city was built along the water's edge. The palace, located at the far end of the royal capital, which has beautiful scenery in harmony with nature, shows a luxurious appearance with a beautiful contrast of white and fine blue, suitable for being called chalk.
 The palace is supported by columns that seem to pierce the sky, and the high ceilings are decorated with murals depicting dragons and gods. In a conference room at the back of the hall, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful in the palace, the king's entourage and the great nobles were engaged in a heavy discussion over a letter.

''You've got to be kidding me! There's no way I'm going to listen to that kind of bullshit!
 No one complains about the words of the aristocrats who rage to the point of rudeness in the palace where the king resides.
 Their sentiments are exactly as he said.

''And... what do you think, Your Majesty?
 With the Prime Minister's words, all eyes are on the king, Sindoria VIII, who is hanging on the throne.
 It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them.

You're not going to be able to get your hands on any of them. But with Estor, it's a bit puzzling...
 The letter is judged by a body that shows no sign of weakness at forty-two years of age, and an eye that holds deep intelligence. 
 It is stamped with Esther's royal seal, and the complex procedure and style of the letter, which was written in a complicated manner, can be simplified to just one sentence.
 That is to say--.

 --"My country, Estor, declares war on the kingdom of Sindoria.

That country has been a good ally of ours for many years, and yet...!
 Before the alliance with the Empire was maintained, the Kingdom and the Empire had fought many battles that changed their borders on numerous occasions. But in terms of national power, it can be said that there is no country that is on the right side of the Empire.
 There is no doubt that the Kingdom is a great power, but there is no doubt that the Empire will eventually win the battle. And if the threat to the Empire was not limited to the Kingdom, there was no doubt that the next country that would be targeted would be Estor and the Seven Nations in the south.
 That's why it's safe to say that the two nations have been walking gagged with the kingdom.

'Increase your watch on the north-- prepare for war--'
 We can't be sure that the Empire, with whom we are allied, will not attack at this time. 
 The king is troubled by the unforeseen circumstances, but gives instructions.
 He recruits an army of nobles to join with the Third Order. It was Syndria VIII's guess that Estor would be able to crush Estor with about 20,000. The kingdom could mobilize up to two hundred thousand as an army. Of course, most of them will be conscripted peasants, so it can't be said to be powerful, but numbers are still power. There is no reason for a kingdom that is superior to Estor in terms of national strength to lose.

 I still couldn't understand why I had made such a foolish choice.
 The peace with Estor is something that has been cultivated over hundreds of years. King Estor is also only a mediocre vessel for a king, but Cindoria VIII knows that he is not a fool. He had seen those kind eyes at the banquet, which were not fit for a king, but were likeable and kind.

'Send out a request to the nobles and adventurers as well - let's settle this quickly - don't make any unnecessary sacrifices.
 The entourage reverently bowed to the king's words and moved quickly.
 In the meantime, one of the nobles reverently opened his mouth.

"Your Majesty, for the time being, I think I know someone who could be used as an army--
 At the nobleman's advice, Cindoria VIII turns his gaze.

"Hoh, I'll make a proposal.

Haha. It's said that the hero of the trading city, who played an unparalleled role in the last demonic dragon war, is the one - Nacht, to be sure.