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Chapter 60 : Domain War (3)
“My goodness!”
“What is that!”
The Occam army, seeing the castle wall suddenly rising from the ground, stepped back.
Thud!
The castle wall, which had been soaring as if to pierce the sky, finally stopped rising.
Énu mа̂ ._ī d̈
It seemed to be about 20 meters high. Not only the village, but also the Griffith castle was not visible.
It wasn't just high. The outer wall was densely covered with sharp thorns, and there was even a ceiling on top to block arrows. The castle gate in the center also looked sturdy.
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Such a castle wall completely blocked the gap between the two ridges of the Mountain of Ruin. Griffith, with its back to the Mountain of Ruin, was perfectly defended by the castle wall.
“H-how…”
The Occam army was all frozen. No one could understand this situation.
It was shocking enough that a castle wall that hadn't been there had risen from the ground, but the majesty of that castle wall was enormous. Compared to that castle wall, Occam’s castle wall looked like a sandcastle.
Е̂n um а̀ . īd̊
“How can such a castle wall be built overnight…”
Walter muttered.
Building a castle wall was difficult, but to hide that castle wall underground and have it come up when needed required high-level magical devices and underground construction.
There was no way Griffith, which had been worried about making a living, could do such a thing.
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“…It’s the legacy of the Demon King.”
Herbert said, looking at the ruins of the great castle remaining on top of the Mountain of Ruin. In history, the only being in this region who could have built such a castle wall was Baal.
E n ü m а̂
There had been rumors for a long time. That there were secret spaces deep inside the Demon King’s castle that the hands of the anti-Demon King allied forces and adventurers had not reached, and that the real legacy of the Demon King was hidden there.
No one had seriously believed such rumors. Except, perhaps, for Edward, who was an eccentric among eccentrics.
Perhaps the strange books that Edward had always carried with him were related to that.
Herbert was dumbfounded by the fact that Edward had found what numerous adventurers had not been able to find for hundreds of years.
“Waaaaaaah!”
“For Griffith!”
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Just then, the soldiers of Griffith came up on top of the castle wall with a loud roar.
Even though they were ordinary soldiers, they were armed with iron armor like knights. The spears, which looked like black steel, glinted with their sharp points. Seeing them move in perfect order and line up at regular intervals, it seemed they were also well-trained.
The fortunate thing was that their number was not that large.
“Young Master, isn’t this different from what you said?”
Venom argued with Herbert.
“You said it was a castle that could be occupied without siege weapons, so what happened? Even the capital castle of the empire does not have such a castle wall.”
Е̂n u m̌а
“I will bring additional siege engineers from Balduran. It will be impossible for that force to defend the entire castle wall. If we just have a way to get up, we can easily occupy it.”
“Still, I can’t fight without an additional payment. Didn’t the contract say it was a small castle.”
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Although he was furious, he had no choice but to endure it.
“Alright.”
The group with the most experience in siege warfare in the Occam army was the Snake Mercenary Corps. Their exclusive siege engineer was also known to be a skilled person.
To get over that castle wall, the Snake Mercenary Corps was absolutely necessary.
E n̂u m̌ a_
“Yo, troll balls, we meet again.”
Just then, William appeared on top of the castle wall.
“Why are you all frozen like that, you idiots. Is this the first time you’ve seen a castle wall?”
The soldiers of Griffith burst out laughing at William’s ridicule.
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“Prepare yourselves.”
“Understood.”
Е̄n̈ûmа̄
Herbert gritted his teeth and waited for the moment of revenge.
* * *
Two hours ago. Griffith.
The villagers gathered in the village square according to the lord’s order.
After a while, the soldiers dragged Shylock out.
During the day, he had been tied up in the square and had been insulted by the villagers, and at night, he had been tortured in prison.
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His obese body had become half its size, and his fingernails, hair, and teeth had all been pulled out.
Although he had become a living corpse, no one sympathized with him. They were just grateful for the fact that true justice was alive in this land and that the wicked had been punished.
“Your Lordship.”
After a while, Roland appeared, leading his two sons and the knights. The villagers bowed their heads.
Logan’s heart became full as he saw that. The people who had been gone for so long that there were rumors that they had abandoned the domain had gathered in one place.
With the lord and the knights, it really seemed as if it had regained its former appearance. He was proud of Edward, who had revived the dying domain in just a few months.
E n ú m̆а̄
“Is everyone gathered?”
“Yes, Your Lordship.”
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“Edward.”
Roland looked for his eldest son.
“Yes, Your Lordship.”
“Since you started this, I think it would be good for you to do it.”
Ӗ n̈ ŭ m̌ а̌. і d̊
Roland drew the lord’s sword and handed it to his son. The villagers also knew that the lord had delegated full authority for the war to Edward. This time too, the lord stepped back and established his authority.
“Thank you.”
Edward, who had politely received the sword, stepped forward.
“Everyone, listen up. As I said last time, from today, we will enter into a war with Occam.”
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It had been announced about a week ago that they would have a domain war.
Since the intense training had continued even after the subjugation of the horse bandits, they had guessed it to some extent.
W е b n̊о̃ vеl̊ Е n um̌ a
Although the villagers, who knew well the wealth and military power of Occam, were anxious, no one expressed any complaints or worries because of the image Edward had shown so far.
“There must be many people who are curious about why this war is necessary.”
The villagers murmured at Edward’s words.
Even if a domain war broke out, it was rare for a noble to properly explain the justification for the war. Because there were many cases where they waged war for reasons that commoners could not understand, for example, a trivial matter of pride.
The villagers just fought without even knowing the reason. Although it was an absurd thing for those who had to risk their lives on the battlefield, no one had questioned it because it had always been that way.
Edward, who was explaining the justification for the war, was a fresh shock to the villagers.
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“It was Occam who hired Shylock and captured our families and brothers. In return, Shylock received gold bars from Occam. The transaction records remaining in Shylock’s ledger are the proof. The people who have not returned until now are all living as slaves in Occam’s mine.”
“No, why on earth?”
“My goodness…”
The villagers were bewildered. They couldn't understand why a wealthy family would do such a thing.
“Shylock, do you admit what I’m saying?”
“Y-yes. It was all Occam’s doing. It’s true.”
Е̂ ǹ u m̊а. іd
Shylock said in a hoarse voice.
At first, he had struggled, screaming continuously even with a gag in his mouth, but now he was docile even without a gag. Like a person just waiting for death.
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“Occam’s sins do not end there. They created a dirty scandal to disgrace me, who had been invited as a guest, and when that didn't go as planned, they sent knights to kill me on my way back.”
“What?”
“You bastards!”
“How dare they to the Young Master!”
Wё bn̈ о v̄ е̊ l̂ _Еǹ u m ã
The villagers, who had learned that Edward’s honor and life had been threatened, were enraged. Logan also felt his blood boil.
“Finally, Occam caused the drought that brought about all this tragedy.”
“…”
“…”
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Although the villagers would have believed it even if Edward had said that goblins were smart, this time they could not accept it as it was.
It was common sense that it was impossible. No matter how much money Occam had, they could not buy the skill to change the climate.
Ёn ũ_mä
“Occam used a magical device to trap all the air spirits in this area. To supply air to the mine. If there are no air spirits, the wind does not blow properly. If the wind does not blow, it does not rain.”
Things like magic or spirits were too difficult and unfamiliar for the villagers. As everyone had a bewildered expression, Edward showed a faint smile.
“You probably won’t understand my words well. Just remember one thing. On the day this war ends, it will rain again on this land.”
If Edward said so, then it was so. The villagers, who had experienced the numerous miracles he had shown, had no choice but to nod their heads.
“Even at this moment, our brothers are suffering in Occam’s mine. It’s a place where people die every day due to the poor environment and harsh treatment. This is also the reason why we must wage war despite our numerical inferiority. The more we hesitate, the more people will not be able to return.”
Logan clenched his fists. Perhaps his brother was there.
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Logan also knew well that the situation was absolutely disadvantageous. But he believed in Edward.
All the things Griffith had gone through so far had been like this. Even in a disadvantageous situation, Edward had always led the villagers on the right path and had brought them victory every time.
Step. Step.
Edward walked to the side of Shylock, who was kneeling.
“This man killed and enslaved the people of Griffith for his own selfish desires. According to the laws of the kingdom, I will sentence him to death.”
Edward raised the lord’s sword high. Shylock just sobbed.
Ӗ n u m̂ȧ . і̀d̆
“Cover the children’s eyes.”
As the villagers did as they were told, Edward swung his sword. Shylock’s head fell.
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Logan felt as if a hole had been punched in his stuffy chest.
Edward held up Shylock’s head.
“Behold! What has become of the one who attacked Griffith! All who attack Griffith will suffer the same fate as this man!”
Edward’s voice spread throughout the domain. There was something in that voice that made people’s blood boil.
Ên̆u m ӓ
When he had said they would wage war against Occam, the villagers had thought they were fighting to help the lord’s family. But after hearing Edward’s speech, they realized that this war was their own fight.
“Our enemies will shed as much blood as the tears we have shed!”
Logan remembered the suffering he had gone through due to the drought and the face of his brother who might be in Occam’s mine.
A sense of revenge and fighting spirit welled up in his chest. The overwhelming emotions broke through his throat and came out.
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“Long live Griffith!”
“Long live Lord Roland!”
E n̂.um ӓ . і́d
As Logan raised his weapon and shouted, the others also responded.
“The next person whose neck will be cut off here will be Bernard Occam!”
“Long live Young Master Edward!”
“Long live Young Master William!”
As Griffith was covered in shouts, a single knight rode into the square.
“It’s Sir Norman.”
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The villagers split to both sides and made way. Norman, who had entered the inside of the square, got off his horse and knelt before Roland.
“Occam’s army is on the march. They will arrive within an hour.”
“You’ve worked hard. Edward. Let’s begin now.”
“Yes, Father.”
Edward disappeared somewhere.
After a while, another miracle occurred, and the villagers’ hearts were filled with hope for victory.
W е̄ b ňо̀ṽ еl Е ń ǔ m̄а̃
* * *
All preparations were finished.
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The knights had learned a swordsmanship that would maximize their combat power, and the soldiers had become siege experts. They had also hired a hundred mercenaries.
The elderly and children had evacuated to the inner castle. The grown women were in charge of transporting what the soldiers needed.
Water and food that could feed the villagers for a month were stored in the inner castle. Consumable weapons like arrows were also prepared in abundance.
“Let’s go!”
W̊ëb̈ n.o vӗ l̂_ Е̄ n̈.ům̄ā
“Let’s smash the Occam guys!”
The soldiers who had boarded the elevator that went up to the castle wall looked like bloodthirsty war fanatics.
“It was an excellent speech.”
Roland said to Edward with a smile.
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“You flatter me.”
“Please take care of yourself.”
Е́ nũmа̃
“You too, Father. William, I’m counting on you for the castle wall.”
Edward had decided to lead a special unit and attack Occam, and William had decided to take charge of the top of the castle wall.
The knight captain, Keldon, would guard the castle gate, and Roland would take overall command.
“If you die to some random guy, I’ll shit on your grave, brother.”
“That’s what I should say. If you die to the Occam guys, I’ll piss in your coffin.”
“…”
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Although his father frowned, the brothers didn't care and gave each other the middle finger before heading to their respective battlefields.
“Are you ready?”
Edward went to where the special unit was.
“Yes, Young Master.”
Ten knights, including Norman, and fifty mounted mercenaries. He had to conquer Occam with this force.
Although it was impossible in terms of common sense, Edward had a secret weapon, the freed slave, John.
Е̌n̊u m а̂
Although he was born with the talent to become the strongest spirit user, he had not yet made a contract because he had no spirit. If he made a contract with the spirits trapped in Occam, he could become a powerful military force.
“Y-Young Master. Can’t you reconsider just once? I’ve never even properly held a sword.”
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John begged with an expression as if he would faint at any moment.
“Don’t worry. You won’t even have to swing a sword.”
“I’m confident I can do well throwing stones from the top of the castle wall.”
“You have a separate job. Stop talking nonsense and get on.”
Ĕ n̄ü m̊ а̂ . і d
Edward made John get on his beloved horse, Revival. Since he had never once ridden a horse, he had to take him with him directly.
“Let’s go.”
Edward led the special unit and entered the tunnel that passed under the Demon King’s castle.
The tunnel stretched straight in a straight line and was wide enough for eight horses to run side by side.
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The special unit galloped through the dark tunnel. After about 30 minutes, a dome-shaped space appeared. In the middle was a pit with no bottom.
The party took a short rest around the pit and then entered the tunnel on the other side.
W̄ ӗ b̊ ñоv̈еl̃ Е̇n̂ ù m а̇
“Let’s go slowly from here.”
They adjusted their speed to manage the horses’ stamina. After going for a long time, a light was visible.
“Here.”
Two soldiers and Bron had come in advance and were waiting. The special unit stopped their horses.
“Are you ready?”
“Of course. It will be as hot as last time.”
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“Let’s begin.”
Bron lit the fuse with a flint.
Sizzle.
The flame burned the fuse and advanced into the darkness. The flame that would burn Occam.
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