The Prince Wants To Retire

17. Blood clots in volcanoes (3)

Belpurus and the volcanic eruption attracted attention, and the main forces of the Imperial Army flocked to the west.

In addition to that, even Seongguk was leading the main force and rushing to the west.

Naturally, the Northern Army had no choice but to come west in line with him.

‘The Northeast is empty.’

The moment Kariel thought about that, his expression hardened.

What if they focus their attention here and work elsewhere?

There are two main things I can think of now.

1. Focusing attention on Lafla Volcano for the eruption of Karup Volcano.

If this is the plan, the real thing is that it will be prepared there.

But this is less likely in a situation where the Northeast is empty.

2. Focusing the attention of the continent to the west, the main power of the warlocks escape from the empire.

Now that the main forces in the northeast of the kingdom and the empire had moved to the west, it was clear that the border in the northeast had weakened.

Then it would be much easier for the warlocks to escape the empire.

‘It’s possible to cross over to the eastern continent beyond simply exiting the empire.’

Even in their previous lives, they had a history of jumping to the East Continent after seeing the demonic army being cut down by Glenn, who had become a grand master.

The problem was that the current empire couldn’t afford to care about that.

At this point, there were only two places where you could cross over from the West Continent to the East Continent.

The Giant’s Path and the Cold Gorge.

The gorge that the principality blocks in and the gorge next to the seongguk, these two places are the only roads connected to the East Continent, which is said to have been created in the age of mythology.

And among them, the Cold Gorge, like its name, is cold and the mountains are rough, so merchants did not use it well.

But with black magicians, the story is different. These madmen were the ones who would go over even if their colleagues died.

‘I can’t even care about the warlock running away in the current situation.’

If possible, I would like to completely wipe out the warlocks, but I knew very well that in reality I couldn’t do that.

If so, cutting off the enemy’s main forces as much as possible was the best thing they could do right now.

It was obvious that if they went over to the eastern continent, they would cause trouble there, but from Kariel’s point of view, it would have been better if they had done so.

‘At this point, the eastern continent should also try the spiciness of the black magicians.’

Having made up her mind like that, Kariel vigorously shook her head.

Suddenly, ideas began to spring up in my head.

‘If you use it well… … .’

A sinister smile appeared on Kariel’s lips when it seemed that if this was used well, it would be very beneficial for the Empire.

In addition, it seemed that if he built up justification well, he would be able to block even the tricks that prevented his retirement.

When Kariel was lost in thought with a sinister smile, Tarion hurriedly approached.

“majesty.”

“Are they enemies?”

“That’s right.”

Another enemy appeared at Kariel’s question.

“Is it Seongguk-gun?”

“Yes.”

“How much is left?”

“I think it will arrive within an hour.”

While Kariel was agonizing over Tarion’s report, a crow appeared and knelt down in front of him.

“Your Highness, I will report you. A group presumed to be warlocks appeared about 7,000 paces to the east.”

At the crow’s report, Kariel shook her head.

My teeth trembled at the viciousness of the black magicians who did not hesitate to send their comrades to death for the sake of that bastard.

Even though he knew that this place would be a dead end, he sent troops without hesitation to buy time.

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Just then, a translucent window appeared in front of Kariel.

[The fragment of the Spirit King is about to wake up. Now is your chance, if you haven’t fully awakened yet. Go ahead and try the contract]

[The probability of contracting decreases every 3 hours.]

[The power of the volcanic eruption increases as time passes.]

When a translucent window appeared, Kariel looked up at the sky quietly.

He felt the earth shake as if it was about to explode at any moment, and he said to Tharion.

“I have to go there myself.”

“majesty.”

“I’d rather be safe there. I have work to do.”

At Kariel’s words, Tarion nodded and tried to convey the mission to the Imperial Palace Knights.

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Just then, a shadow hurriedly came to deliver the news.

Cariel, who received the note from Jeon Seo-gu, hardened his expression as he read it.

“After all, these bastards are serious about anything.”

Cariel looked at the note while muttering like that.

“Some of the remnants of Belpurs are heading northwest.

Some tried to escape into the sea, as His Highness had predicted, but were blocked by the Western Marshal.

Soshin and some of the main western forces will join the northwest, so please be patient.

-Avid D. David Gloden-“

“… … Are you coming to the Western Army?”

As Tarion made a serious expression as he read the note, Kariel smiled and nodded.

“It’s not a bad situation.”

Kariel thought of the pillars of the empire gathering to the west.

Three pillars believed to support the empire.

David Duke.

Marquis of Versailles.

Marquis Achelio.

All three Masters gathered in the West.

That meant that all the central powers of the empire were gathered here in the northwest.

This meant that no matter what trap the warlocks dug in the northwest, they could destroy it with their power.

Even if the main plan of the dark magic was to bounce to the East Continent, causing a volcanic eruption to cut down the empire’s power would have been one of the main plans.

However, this plan is intended to be destroyed by Kariel himself.

At the same time, the warlocks’ main plan was also thought of sabotaging it.

“Send this letter west. Send it to the center.”

“Yes.”

A shadow that bows its head at Kariel’s command and disappears.

“Tarion.”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

“I plan to climb the volcano with only you and the SS. The remaining ones stop the warlocks from coming up here.”

“Your Highness, no!”

The knights of the imperial palace hurriedly prostrated themselves, saying no, but this time, even Kariel was firm.

“Blocking the enemies from coming up is the way to protect me. The Imperial Palace Knights follow my orders and block the enemies from approaching me.”

“I take orders!”

To Kariel’s resolute command, the knights of the Imperial Palace all bowed their heads in response.

“let’s go.”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

At Kariel’s command, Tarion hurriedly started climbing the volcano carrying him.

The bodyguards followed behind him.

“Sir Haonde, what is the content of the letter?”

“It would be a pity if we just send the warlocks who want to fly to the eastern continent. So I wrote some numbers.”

Kariel smiled as she said that.

Those who are trying to escape through the open northeast are pressured and annoyed by Seongguk.

At the same time, he moves the Eastern Army and presses them.

But that alone could not bother the warlocks.

In the end, they needed the help of the Principality, which had settled in the Mountains of the Giants.

They were to prevent the warlocks from crossing the Giant’s Mountains easily.

A confederation leading to the Holy Empire – Empire – Principality.

This multinational coalition was needed to stop the warlocks.

Originally, the work of the Northwest was over and the Continental Congress, which would have progressed slowly, was brought forward.

The Warlock brought more confusion than expected, and now the Iron League, Seongguk, and even the Principality were no longer irrelevant, so the justification was sufficient.

“The Continental Conference will proceed quickly. Then you will need a practitioner to supervise. It’s something that His Majesty can’t do on her own, and I’m tied up here.”

“Could it be the two princes and their servants?”

“Yes, the final test for the crown prince. That will be the Continental Congress.”

The smile on Kariel’s lips grew even thicker.

“I have to retire to give strength to the two princes who will preside over the meeting.”

“bump… … .”

“Yes, I have officially granted my retirement and wrote to the two princes to preside over the Continental Congress.”

Kariel laughed as he said that.

I thought that this is what turns a crisis into an opportunity.

The warlock might think that he was harassing Kariel, but Kariel was in a better position now.

‘Retirement has come early.’

The emperor and his ministers will not be able to procrastinate any longer.

Even for the sake of his younger brothers, he will confirm the abdication of Prince Kariel and lead the Continental Congress.

“Are you free as long as you prevent volcanic eruptions?”

At Kariel’s words, Tarion let out a small sigh.

In my mind, I wanted to dry it.

Many people in the Empire recognized Kariel, so I wanted him to remain as the Crown Prince, but seeing Kariel excited about his retirement, his mouth did not fall out of his mouth.

“Let’s go.”

“… … Yes.”

Even while Tharion was chatting with Kariel while climbing, the vibrations from the top of the volcano were unusual.

Sensing something unusual, Tarion, who was carrying Kariel, increased his speed.

Kariel looked at the landscape as it flew by as if riding a train from Earth.

The sight of all those who appeared to stop Akelio and were scattered in blood cakes made me feel bloody.

The path of blood the Master made for Kariel.

Tarion quickly climbed that path.

“I need to go faster.”

“Are you all right?”

Tarion asked anxiously.

He was worried that Kariel, who was weaker than herself, would overdo it at high speed.

Then Kariel nodded.

“Faster.”

“Yes. Go full speed. Follow me.”

Tarion spoke briefly to the guards following behind him and sped up.

Then Toto raised his mana with an urgent expression.

“this!”

When the unmanned, who had reached level 6, started climbing the mountain with their own power specialized in speed, the SS, all unmanned at level 5, rushed to catch up.

Despite carrying Kariel, the SS went up to the volcano at a speed that was difficult to follow, and they reached the top of the mountain in an instant.

“majesty.”

“How about a volcano?”

When he asked Akelio who had met him, he looked back.

There was a dead man in a black robe.

“Were you an elder?”

“That’s right. I don’t know what I did, but the moment I came up, I finished the magic… … .”

Akelio muttered his words and bowed his head.

“I’m sorry. I couldn’t stop it.”

At Achelio’s words, Kariel shook her head.

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Just by looking at the bloody path he made, you could tell he had done his best.

All that remains is for you to do it yourself.

Wow!

A strange sound coming from under the lava.

“Is that it?”

Kariel went to the center of the volcano and looked down.

“Even the dragon seems to be asleep.”

Achelio and the knights also nodded at Tarion’s words.

However, Kariel tilted her head.

“I don’t think so?”

“Yes?”

“What dragon is that sound?”

Achelio tilted his head at Kariel’s words.

“When you look at the magical power contained in the grotesque castle, it is similar to Dragon Fear. Wouldn’t it be at least something equivalent to that?”

“no… … .”

At Achelio’s words, Kariel put on a puzzled expression.

Then Surt appeared and smiled.

– Have you ever been a kid?

“Does that sound like you too?”

Surtur nodded slightly at Kariel’s question.

A cry that sounds like a scream to others.

However, Kariel and Surt heard it as a completely different sound.

– aaang!

A huge cry, like a baby’s cry.

When Kariel was confused by the conflicting voice with the others, the translucent window suddenly reappeared.

[The baby spirit is being forcibly awakened by the warlock and is suffering. Please hurry up and appease me.]

“Such crazy… … .”

The moment Kariel unknowingly spat out a curse word, the lava rocked and a huge fire giant began to rise from within.

“Your Highness, this is dangerous!”

Tarion hurriedly grabbed Kariel and tried to step back.

Achelio also tried to counteract by creating a giant aura blade.

However, Kariel rather calmly looked at the fire giant. Then the fire giant also looked down at Kariel.

“Well?”

– Whoa?

Kariel and the Fire Giant are looking at each other and tilting their heads.

Suddenly, a red energy resonated between them.

Then Surt, in the shape of a small fireball, entered and began to tune the resonance.

At the first strange phenomenon they had ever seen, Akelio and everyone else stood still and watched it.

“Like… … It’s like seeing His Majesty the first emperor recorded in history books.”

Everyone nodded involuntarily to Akelio’s murmur.

Everyone held their breath and looked at the marvelous figure that reminded them of the first emperor who was called the master of fire.

Those who wait for the resonance between Kariel and the fire giant to end safely, careful even to breathe in case they get in the way.

Did you listen to their wishes?

The resonance between the shivering red magic began to gradually stabilize.