Published at 14th of December 2020 07:03:24 PM
Chapter 162
Translator: Raizu
Editor: Shirayuki
Ch . 162 – Silent Anger
Harline Fort was situated on the border between the frontier and the eastern countries .
It’s a place Ares deemed important as it can serve as a base for gathering information and defending from the eastern countries .
Thus its defense had been solidified and more soldiers were stationed there .
And now, for the first time since the fort was built, a huge number of soldiers had gathered there . It caused a tingly and tense mood to surround the fort . It’s clear to everybody that war is just around the corner .
The gathering soldiers were led by the renown heroes of the Frontier, Second Army commander Sigurd and the Third Army commander Darius . They had been stationed here since a month ago, making all the necessary preparations to march out at any given time .
And then the tension soared into the sky… when the Lord of Frontier Ares himself, accompanied by the fourth army commander Shu, arrived at the fort yesterday .
As soon as he entered the fort,
Ares read Zekka’s report, and clearly became angry afterward .
Seeing Ares like this, Sigurd who had known him for a long time was naturally surprised . After all, his Lord… was the kind of person to deal with mostly anything calmly .
Having been serving him for a long time now, this would be the first time he saw Ares showing his anger in front of others .
Even the usually carefree Darius and the calm Shu were disturbed by Ares’ expression .
[Zekka… is this report really true?]
[Yes . ]
[If it’s true…that means the east has already become a living hell . ]
Zekka remained silent . There’s nothing else he could add since it was indeed, the fact .
Ares immediately tossed the report paper away . Sigurd picked it up and read it . Darius and Shu also joined in from the sides .
And…
They too were stunned by the content .
The situation in the eastern countries investigated by Zekka and the Dragon’s Eye was clearly written there .
[Pillage, rape, massacre… These are pretty much every horrible acts that an army could do . ]
Ares muttered .
Dormadia made use of magic beasts as their army .
For them, both humans and demihumans alike were nothing more than food, slaves, and incubators for offsprings .
They had done even more unspeakable deeds than imagined .
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Meanwhile, Byzerd was no better .
All the proud and honorable knights that Byzerd once boasted had been completely purged, leaving only those who share similar desire with its new king, Zackard the Usurper King .
With those at the top being like that, the soldiers ended up following their example, becoming greedy, power chasing bastards . They’re no different than a huge band of bandits right now .
And… they treated the defeated countries no better than Dormadia did… one can argue that they’re even worse since they’re humans too .
The conquered countries no longer looked like a country, but more of hells on earth .
The entire eastern region would be devoured by these two countries soon .
[This is outrageous,]
Being the boldest among them, Darius openly frowned and bemoaned this wretchedness . Eckhart and Lauren, who acted as his deputy general this time, also showed their anger .
Sigurd and Shu remained silent, but their faces clearly filled with fury .
[Zekka… where are they now?]
[Dormadia has taken control of all but the Horus Kingdom’s royal palace . It is said that their magic beast army has been seen along the border of Istrea . Byzerd has also almost finished occupying Toronto . Their army has also advanced to Istrea’s border . ]
[…their marching speed is faster than I expected . ]
[Both are aiming for Istrea’s fertile land . The one who conquered the land will have greater advantage over the other . ]
Everyone present turned silent after hearing Zekka .
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[However… the conquered will be devoured clean without leaving anything…right?]
Ares muttered in a small voice .
[Should we just crush them to dust?]
Everyone who heard that could feel the rancor in his voice .
Ares is not fond of fighting . He prefers a method that is as harmless as possible to both sides, and willing to take a great length to carry it out . Knowing his penchant, the military strategist Shion painstakingly devises the path and strategy to reach that end .
But this time, he said it clearly:
『Crush』
Ares then began to give orders, as if he had resolved himself now .
[Tomorrow morning, the entire army will march through Renato to Istrea . From there, the First and Fourth armies will engage Dormadia . The Second and Third armies will face Byzerd . ]
After a short break, Ares continued .
[The generals heading to face Dormadia will be myself and Shu . Sigurd and Darius will head in the Byzerd direction . The command of the army will be shared between the two, so please consult with each other before moving . ]
Hearing the order, Sigurd simply nodded, Darius laughed fearlessly and Shu solemnly stared back at Ares .
[No matter the circumstances, they’ve crossed the line they never should . Let the world know the consequences of such acts . Thoroughly…]
Taking another breath, Ares finally said .
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[Destroy them . ]
After that, the four armies of the frontier headed by Ares quickly marched toward Istrea .
And here began… the world famous tale of the『Hero Sovereign Eastern Conquest』, also known as the『Eastern Continent Extermination War』 .
The curtain has finally opened .
Author’s Note:
The East Continent Arc has finally started .
To be clear… It’s muddy .
War is the main content, but when it comes to conflict between people . Naturally, something such as human nature will come out .
From murderous depictions, violent things, relationships… . . Robbing, using, and consuming .
I think that kind of scenes will come out .
That’s why Ares can’t be a Saint Prince… He will be forced to make choices as Politician .
Originally, I was aiming for a light war record, so I didn’t want to write much . By all means, it happened when I focused to write the war .
If you feel uncomfortable, please forgive me .
We will looking forward for your continuous support .