chapter 328 - So I Won't Hold Back Either
1.
[▶Accept the Capital Defense Commander’s defection.]
[The Capital Defense Commander’s command legion, the Capital Defense Force, is integrated into your faction.]
[Refugee demons who escaped from the Descent Zone join your faction.]
Massacres bring consequences.
Fame decreases, fear rises, and talented individuals within one’s faction may defect to the enemy, leading to tragic results.
But demons were inherently such beings.
They were ruled by the logic of violence, trampling others with overwhelming power and reigning over them.
The defectors were those who managed to survive the massacre or escaped from the Descent Zone, along with the Capital Defense Force’s remnants.
‘It’s like Cao Cao losing his virtue.’
Unlike the justification of revenge for family deaths in the Three Kingdoms era, where Cao Cao carried out the massacre of the people of Xu Zhou, the great demon’s massacre lacked any justification.
Those who knew the truth had either become sacrifices or fled to the Silent Swordsman’s faction.
‘Of course, this isn’t quite the same as the Three Kingdoms.’
The talents who escaped from Xu Zhou during the Three Kingdoms era largely flowed into the kingdom of Wu, one of the two great powers of the time.
Currently, the second strongest faction among the three great powers of the Half-Demon Valley was Baek Ryeong Shin-Gun’s faction.
On the other hand, most of those who fled the capital had sought refuge with the Silent Swordsman, just like how the Shu Han kingdom gained talents during the Three Kingdoms era.
‘That’s no small number.’
The Capital Defense Force had 20,000 troops.
The refugee demons numbered 200,000.
Combined, that’s an overwhelming total of 220,000.
“Thank you for accepting our surrender. I, who was responsible for leading the Five Great Generals of the great demon’s army, will not be lacking in power.”
“?”
“It seems you have doubts. If you have something to ask, feel free to speak openly. I’ll answer anything as long as it’s not something I don’t know.”
Noticing Ha Eung Eung’s curiosity, the nearby porter rushed over and asked on her behalf.
“Did you just say you were one of the Five Great Generals under the great demon?”
“That’s right. I am the general known as the Extreme Bear General, who was in charge of the Capital Defense Force.”
“But... how does your face resemble a bear? It looks more like the Catfish General to me.”
“If your name is ‘Rich Man,’ does that mean you are rich? If that were the case, then where would you find a demon that isn’t a king or a merchant who isn’t rich?”
“Still, you should at least have some resemblance to the name.”
“Bears tear humans apart.”
“So?”
“I tear humans apart too.”
“……”
Extreme Bear General’s rhetoric, hahaha.
Suddenly, it’s quite persuasive.
Hahaha
Porter’s mouth shut, hahaha.
“So, your parents named the bat ‘Kim Malfight,’ huh?”
The porter, mustering up courage, muttered.
Ha Eung Eung poked his back with her scabbard, urging him to stop with the nonsense and ask the proper questions.
The porter straightened up, focusing on the matter at hand.
“According to our intelligence officer from the Ghosts of the Void legion, we have received reports that the Five Great Generals of the great demon are gathering nearby.”
“That’s a big problem.”
“What do you mean ‘that’s a problem’? Five generals have gathered, and it doesn’t make sense if you aren’t part of it.”
Ha Eung Eung’s doubts centered on that very point.
[Unexpected Event Triggered]
[The great demon’s loyal subordinate, the Five Great Generals, is known for his individual strength and bravery, but his true power shines when they unite.]
[The five generals have designated you as their arch-enemy. Their goal is to target your faction.]
The system issued a warning.
The Five Great Generals of the great demon were targeting her faction.
But the Extreme Bear General was saying he would defect and turn against the great demon.
There couldn’t be a system error.
That means this situation was serious.
“That’s a lie! The fact that our army even managed to escape is a miracle. How could the empty position left by the Capital Defense Force, almost dead in battle, be filled so quickly?”
“Ah... I see. It didn’t work out.”
“What do you mean it didn’t work out?”
“Didn’t the great demon think you’d die from the beginning and prepare a replacement?”
“What?”
“It seems that not only you but also one of the generals from the Five Great Generals, the Suri General, was eliminated, and the position was quickly filled.”
The porter clicked his tongue.
“The great demon is ruthless. He’s filling the vacant positions from the waiting list.”
“Shut up! No matter how much the great demon nearly killed us, he didn’t intend for this! Even though I’ve lost all respect for him, this happened because the Silent Swordsman is too threatening!”
“If this was such an impromptu situation, would the vacancy have been filled so quickly?”
From the beginning, the great demon had planned to devour his own subordinates or throw them into enemy lines.
The porter’s words made the Extreme Bear General snort and breathe heavily but he didn’t lash out.
He understood that the porter’s words were closer to the truth.
“The great demon. Was this his plan from the start?”
The Extreme Bear General’s arm bulged as he spoke.
His muscles strained and bulged beyond his torn clothing, powerful enough to tear through both humans and demons alike.
“To betray and dishonor our loyalty like this... I will not forgive you, great demon!!”
For the Extreme Bear General, this was unfortunate.
But for Ha Eung Eung, it was a fortunate event.
[The Extreme Bear General is enraged.]
[The morale of the Capital Defense Force rises sharply upon hearing of the great demon’s treachery.]
[Capital Defense Force]
[Commander - Extreme Bear General]
[Troops - 20,000 Capital Defense Force units]
[Status - Enraged, morale greatly increased, eyes set on vengeance]
With the enemy’s strength, they blocked the enemy’s offensive.
There was nothing to lose.
“Urgent report! From General Ya Cheon Myeong Rang! The enemy’s preparations are almost complete! Their offensive is imminent!”
“Silent Swordsman. I know you have no interest in the scents, but this time, I humbly request you allow us to take the lead.”
Look at that overflowing determination.
“I will show the great demon how strong I, the Extreme Bear General, am, and how great a general he threw away.”
[Story Mode]
[▶The Extreme Bear General has taken the lead.]
[If the lead unit wins, the enemy’s overall morale will significantly drop.]
[If the lead unit loses, the Capital Defense Force’s morale will significantly drop.]
While the Extreme Bear General and the Capital Defense Force lined up in front of the city gates,
On the path leading to the allied territory, one subordinate general and a group of reapers arrived.
“It’s been a while, my lord!”
The Catfish General,
“The harvest in the grain district has safely concluded. This year’s crops are abundant.”
[A large supply of rations has been secured.]
[The granary is being filled.]
[The morale of the soldiers increases due to the ample food supply.]
The reapers, waiting behind, adjusted their clothing, preparing for their turn.
“Volunteer troops from various regions have gathered. They aren’t ready to be deployed to the front lines yet, but with time, they’ll be helpful.”
[Volunteer troops have gathered.]
[The required training for their promotion to formal troops is lacking.]
[Training for the volunteer troops is underway.]
The reapers, who had been hesitating, now stepped forward, but the wicked habit of not allowing others’ turns wasn’t limited to just the great demon and Baek Ryeong Shin-Gun.
The Right Hand of Great Strength skillfully interrupted and prevented the reapers from taking their turn.
“Oh, and the dog brought by the new recruits has given birth to pups. Two males and four females.”
[The war dogs have given birth to six pups.]
That wasn’t relevant at all.
There was no need for that now.
Hahaha
Do the reapers not feel sorry for themselves?
Hahaha, they’re about to cry.
Despite all that, the Right Hand of Great Strength’s interruptions continued.
So when will we meet the reapers?
Wait, weren’t they left to guard the main base? Did they just come back from LA?
Too much talking, this is getting ridiculous.
“Um... could we introduce ourselves now...?”
“Tch. Do I really have to listen to your problems?”
“……”
At last, the true nature was revealed.
The reapers, who couldn’t hold back anymore, looked awkward and uncomfortable.
Hahaha
Ignored them completely.
Clearly, these reapers are from Baek Ryeong Shin-Gun, but they’re stuck with the cold treatment.
But why do I dislike them so much?
I don’t know either.
“I have a message from Baek Ryeong Shin-Gun.”
Although Ha Eung Eung thought it was a bit too much,
Once she allowed the reapers to be introduced, she immediately understood the actions of the Right Hand of Great Strength.
“Listen, troops of the Silent Swordsman. Our main assault route is blocked by the enemy’s great offensive. You will infiltrate the enemy’s rear and cut off their supply lines.”
How could she not seize this?
The Right Hand of Great Strength was gentlemanly enough.
As her hands itched, the choices were clear.
【Interaction Choices】
[In response to the reapers' request, you...]
Accept their request.
Refuse their request.
Postpone your decision.
(Lock the reapers in prison.)
(Decapitate the reapers and send their heads.)
Should I kill them, Master?
Kill them.
Hahaha, 55555.
Death to them.
Weren’t you supposed to hold back? Hahaha.
No one’s holding back anymore. Hahaha.
‘So I won’t hold back either.’
[▶(Decapitate the reapers and send their heads.)]