"That's about it. Nervana, do you have anything to add?"
"Uh... um... no more..." After listening to Artoris's narration, the female legion leader named Nelvana, who was half-kneeling on the ground, nodded and looked away from the awe-inspiring one-armed man in front of her. He moved away and lowered his head in slight shame.
"Not only for this territory, but also for the people here, I would like to ask you to help us as reinforcements."
He was clearly the commander of the First Army of the Empire, but he looked like a helpless poor man, kneeling down in front of Baron and begging for help, which really gave a few people present a headache.
The story started a week ago when the demon king's army broke through the barrier protecting Tianeste and invaded the mainland.
Unlike the Magic Kingdom of Kleinia, which is mostly plain, the Kotgama Empire is surrounded by mountains, rivers and cliffs. Therefore, the invasion of the Demon King's army is not as easy as imagined. If you don't have to climb mountains and ridges, you want to enter this territory. It must pass through the only three roads from the east, southeast and southwest. Among them, the southeast road is the widest. In the past, the largest trading city of the Kotgama Empire facing other countries was also located here.
But now it has become the most intense frontline battlefield. The king dispatched the main force of the Empire's First Army to guard the southeast passage fortress, and ordered the Second Army to resist the enemy invading from the southwest. The Demon King's Army in the east was announced by the Adventurers Association. Gather a large number of elite adventurers and go together.
At first, the empire deliberately concealed its actions against the Demon King's Army in order to avoid causing panic among the people. However, as Joseph and others spread the rumors, the invasion of the Demon King's Army soon became known to everyone.
On top of this, the empire no longer concealed the matter and chose to make it public. That is exactly the result that Baron hopes to see, so that he can control the situation on the front line through Joseph's summary.
In fact, the reason why he is acting so leisurely now is because after analyzing the battle situation on the front line, he determined that the Imperial Army can resist for another ten days and a half, at least until their support arrives.
However, it turned out that one thing was missed, that is, the empire lied about military information and did not choose to tell the truth.
"I don't understand why you ignore the overall situation just for the sake of face that is not worth mentioning."
Seeing how Neluvana was groveling as the commander-in-chief of the First Army, Villafa shook her head and let out a few sighs. In his opinion, such a result is even more embarrassing.
The fact is that on the third day of contact with the Demon King's Army, the Empire's First Army suffered a massive defeat. The Demon King's Army quickly broke through the city where the army was stationed, and the Imperial Army was forced to abandon the first line of defense in a situation of fighting and retreating. of resistance, thus retreating to the second line of defense.
Although Neluvana did not explain the specific details, Artolis immediately discovered that it was a strategic problem with the help of the Eye of God.
Although as the commander of the legion, Neluvana has shown a certain degree of decision-making ability, but even Artoris seems to think that it is too much on paper. Even with two king-level powerhouses sitting in charge, it has not been possible. Its use.
Command that is completely unable to rise to the level of gaming is enough to prove the backwardness of this world in the background of the times.
Then came the previous scene. Nirvana, whose legions were defeated and forced to return to the capital, sought reinforcements from the king to no avail. Knowing that the battle situation on the front line was dangerous, she had no choice but to fall ill and seek medical treatment urgently. After learning from the people that a capable person could have the power of a dragon with one strike, they immediately came to seek help.
"If my guess is correct, there should be 20,000 imperial elites in the city. After all, Gellius can take away more than a thousand troops with just a word. Commander Nervana, you don't place hope on your subordinates. , instead of pursuing individual combat power like me, don’t you think it’s a bit ironic?”
Different from his usual gentleness, looking at the humble and trembling woman in front of him, Barong's eyes were full of amusement.
"Perhaps you don't know something. The power of monsters and pretenders is far more terrifying than we imagined. The brave man is no longer in the empire, and we are helpless in the face of those powerful forces." As the commander of the legion, Neluvana's usual voice should be He was very determined, but he seemed to recall the tragic situation on the battlefield at that time, and his voice began to tremble involuntarily as the muscles in his body reacted.
To be honest, if Baron didn't have the biggest say and was asked so sincerely by the other party, Artolis would have agreed long ago. After all, their original purpose was to go to the front line. However, what surprised her was that when faced with Nervana's request, Barong refused.
"Allow me to refuse!"
Barong said frustratedly, his eyes swept over Joseph who was hiding in the corner, and then poured the remaining wine in the cup into the cup containing the sewage.
"After all, we have no obligation to protect Kurt Gamma. Moreover, even if it is a transaction, you will not be able to pay us a reward that can measure our lives in troubled times."
"But I hope you can also understand one thing. If the mainland falls completely, you will have nowhere to stay. Why not join us to fight against the Demon King's army now, so that there is still a chance of survival..."
"Is this how you beg for help?" Baron released an unparalleled pressure, which shocked Nirvana so hard that she couldn't even lift her head.
They were surrounded by drinkers who were watching the fun without taking it too seriously. They might not know Artoris and the others, but everyone knew about Neluvana. Baron's question immediately caused the noisy crowd around him to fall into silence. Everyone stared blankly at the former famous legion commander who surrendered in front of that "unknown" man.
This sight really startled Artolis. On the other hand, Vera Pharaoh looked thoughtful and touched his gray beard.
"I think you should also understand clearly what kind of existence is standing in front of you. Since you choose to stay in the door when your home country is in danger, then you should understand where you are in this negotiation. Put down your With the posture of "As long as you expect something, you will get it", what I want is not the threat of Chi Guoguo, nor the kidnapping of noble morals, but more sincerity. "
Baron said, restraining his pressure. Feeling that her constricted throat had a chance to breathe, Neruvana took a deep breath. She raised her head and understood from the other person's eyes what kind of existence she had provoked. She felt regretful in her heart. , but now the seriousness of the situation is real. At this point, no matter whether this road leads to light or darkness, she has only one choice to keep going.
"Then what should we do to make you willing to bend down and help us?"
"That's right." Looking at the other party's obedient look, a smile appeared on the corner of Barong's mouth.
"I want the supreme command of the First Legion."
