13-4 Part 2
The Return of Carral Hez: The Beast
Alliance - The Bell That Rings the Dawn of Tomorrow -
Translator : PolterGlast
「Then here, as an older brother, I
shall declare it on Ashley's behalf! What, a younger brother should
listen to his older brother at least a little bit; there is no problem.」
「No, what are you saying, Aniue...」
「As Princess Atomina, I also
agree with Georg!」
「Even Aneue, what are you
suddenly saying...?!」
「My younger brother Ashley is
grateful for the friendship with Kaha. Understood, let us clear away the
darkness of the Empire shrouded in dark clouds with our power!!」
No, Georg, Aniue...?
「Despite holding the position of
General, I had half given up... Thinking that in my position, I could do
nothing about the Empire's future! But I was wrong! If my younger brother and I
join hands, and are supported by reinforcements from Kaha, we can
definitely protect this Empire! Well done gathering under my younger brother!
As an older brother, and as an Imperial General, I welcome you all!!」
What are you saying out of nowhere, Aniue? What can
such a small number do. It's true that the beastmen are probably absurdly
strong. But the Empire is massive on a different scale. Even if we try to do
something, it won't go as we want, and the end result is that we'll just be
repelled.
「He's a brocon deshu...」
「I wonder about that; he's just
gotten a little fired up. That is the true Georg.」
「No, Georg-sama is, like, way
too fond of you, Shinza...」
「It's love, love... Haa, my
delusions are progressing nicely...」
Were you here, Puis... No, this is no time for that.
At this rate, even I'll end up fighting alongside them.
「Ashley-sama was forceful too, but his older brother is super forceful kyan...」
「But it's fine! Let's all do our
best! That makes it more worthwhile for me too! Let's all save this Empire
together!」
「Does my opinion not matter at all...」
Zirant, is this
synopsis the flow you desired? You can manifest and flip this over for me, you
know...
『There is no reason to refuse. Even
if the flame of the alliance is still small, this will become the morning sun
that brings forth the dawn of tomorrow. Prepare yourself; it cannot be stopped
at this point anyway. That Emperor will not last much longer. In that case,
from now on, you must protect it. Descendant of the first Emperor, Ausar.
You are the one who will protect this Empire, A-Zir.』
Even Zirant was getting hot-blooded. Is it really
okay to decide something like this so lightly? Can the dark clouds of the A-Zir
Empire truly be cleared away by our hands alone...?
「I won't be held responsible for what
happens...」
「Wahahaha, if I was thinking about
the consequences, there's no way I would be here, you fool!」
「Ahaha... That's so disrespectful I
can't even say anything anymore, but... emotionally, I feel the same. I want to
protect Ashley and this Empire. Right, let's do our best, Ashley!」
「That is Carral Hez-chan,
right? Hmm, I can understand why the Old Man (Gideon) likes her.
She's a good girl... Besides, this child is
cute too...」
It's true that it can't be stopped anymore now that it's
come to this. Even if I back out, they will likely charge ahead. Then, I have
no choice but to do it... If it really means I can protect what's precious to
me to the end—is it worth it for me to try resisting alongside them...?
「Understood. Then keep me company.
Let's try to do something about this Empire together. But if it looks hopeless,
it can't be helped; everyone, please flee together with me.」
「Ashley, do not mix in the option of giving up in this situation!」
「You say that, but knowing when to
pull back is also important. If it's no good, it's fine to run; so please, lend
me your strength.」
「Leave it to us! We shall dedicate
the power of the Horned race and the beastmen to the new vessel, Ashley!」
Thus, we formed a small alliance. An era of chaos will
arrive with Father's demise. It will definitely involve neighboring countries
and exert the worst influence on the world. To alter such the worst ending in a
decent direction even a little, we decided to build up our strength from here
on, not as a group desiring the Imperial throne, but as a group seeking order.
『Kukuku... You are quite the
eccentric, but as expected, Wagahai's eyes were not mistaken. You,
uncorrupted by power, are truly a vessel of a king. As a member of your ranks, Wagahai
will also support you.』
I won't run away anymore. I won't say that. But just for a
little while longer, even if Father passes away, I will remain in this Empire
and try to do what I can. Even if I was raised confined, I am a member of the
Emperor's family... no, the younger brother of Aniue and Aneue.
『The Empire. Georg. Atomina.
I leave them to you.』
Engraving the wish of my Father, who can no longer even
speak properly, into my heart, I decided to fight the massive dark clouds.
☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆
【Book of the Evil Dragon】
- Adventure -
【Complete
a job worth over 10,000 Crowns at the Adventurer's Guild】
- Reward: EXP 600 / [Imperial Bond LV +1]
- Exploration -
【Walk
500 km around the Empire】 477 / 500 km completed
- Reward: Movement Speed LV 1 (All movement speeds +50%)
- 『With just 23 km more, you will
obtain a power that long-distance workers endlessly envy.』
- Pioneer -
【Freely
Develop Erin】
- Development
Points: 1500 → 3200 / 50000
- Reward: EXP 1000 / Strongest Artificial Weapon
- 『It seems the 500 elite beastmen
were recognized as part of the development. Use them well.』
- Business -
【Grow
the Hez Company】 (Completed)
- Reward: DEX +100 (Acquired)
- 『It seems the information was
updated triggered by your reunion. You have obtained DEX +100. If even 10%
of that dexterity could be allocated to your mind, Carral wouldn't
have had such a hard time...』
- Business -
【Turn
the Hez Company into a grand merchant fleet possessing 10 large ships】
- Reward: Fleet's sailing speed +50%
- 『Most likely, you will need to
be on board. Umu, this seems hard to use, so you can leave it for later.』
- Purge -
【Bury
7 Villains】
3 Remaining
- Reward: EXP 1100 / Shovel LV +1
- Purge -
【Steal
1,000,000 Crowns of Dirty Money】 262,000 / 1,000,000
- Reward: Spatial Detection LV +1
- Investment -
【Spend
a total of 10,000 Crowns】 6,416 → 6,458 / 10,000
- Reward: EXP 1000 / Premonition of an Encounter
- Table of Contents –
【Name】 Ashley
【Lv】 41
【Exp】 7890
【STR】 103
【VIT】 281
【DEX】 155 → 255
【AGI】 235
【Skill】 Shovel LV 5 Scoop
LV 1 Imperial Bond LV 1 Direction Sense LV 1 Digging 30x (Active)
『Your techniques have now become 40%
sharper. However, let me tell you this: the time limit is drawing near. Soon,
you will no longer have the luxury of using the Evil Dragon to level up. Make
sure you leave yourself with no regrets.』
This is what they call a windfall. I'm looking forward to the next battle. But Zirant. From my perspective, 'Fleet's sailing speed +50%' is quite interesting. For the ship one boards to become a gale and race across the sea, not only does it sound pleasant, but wouldn't it be reassuring to know you have fast legs to run away in an emergency?
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