Successfully mediated between the Twelve Tribes and the Orcs. The Elves are still hostile towards Hans, but they’re moving along their own independent path. Not a bad flow.
Zoom!
In an instant, Hans returned to Lionheart Fortress, sitting down gratefully after a long-awaited rest. Just staring blankly at the ceiling felt like healing.
Blank stare.
He had done too much in the meantime. The Human Kingdom, the Dwarf Republic, the Twelve Tribes, and the Orcs. He had practically dealt with almost every race except the Elves.
Phew!
So, of course, he couldn’t not be tired. Hans thought to himself that he hoped peace would remain as it is. And naturally, that did not happen.
Bam!
“Commander, are you free for a moment?”
Cluna entered the office with a smile. Hans nearly had a panic attack. It was very rare for Cluna, who already had a lot on her plate, to seek him out.
Gasp!
Nevertheless, if Cluna came looking for him, it was very likely to be something very urgent. He had enjoyed three days without her dropping by his office before everything broke loose.
Three days of peace…
This was three days, and peace was shattered. Yup, that’s just how it goes. But he couldn’t let it show. He was the Commander of the Royal Knights. A figure that must never crumble.
Steady!
At least that’s what Hans thought. However, the Royal Knights were more twisted than he could imagine. Their actions centered solely around Hans; nothing else really mattered to them.
Focus!
Originally, they must have gathered here for their own purposes.
Time to shine!
And once, they walked the Path of Glory.
Glory fades…
But the Path of Glory ultimately came to an end.
Thud!
What they witnessed there was utter destruction.
Crash!
No matter how strong a person is, their mind inevitably breaks after enduring war. Especially if comrades they had been with for more than a decade were brutally killed before their eyes in an instant.
Shatter!
It was only natural that their minds would not remain intact. The one who rescued them was Hans. Thanks to him, they were saved. Though the twisted desire of possession they gained was a problem.
Possession…
Anyway, if Hans crumbled, nobody knew what would happen to the Royal Knights. They might even ally with the demons to save him. It almost sounded like a lie, but they could do it.
Serious!
“What’s going on, Cluna?”
But Hans, unaware of the realities, casually threw the question back at Cluna. Cluna smiled and handed a letter to Hans. He took the letter and read it slowly.
Read, read…
[An absurd monster has appeared and is ravaging the Human Kingdom. There has been significant damage, but the important part is that the Minotaur is looking for the Commander.]
In summary, that’s what it said. A single Minotaur is rampaging and looking for him. No matter how he thought about it, there was only one Minotaur dominating his mind.
Dun dun duuun!
‘Is that bastard causing a ruckus again?’
At that time, he had just encountered it shortly after being reincarnated and had no choice but to let it go. He thought about imprisoning it, but the refugee camp lacked such facilities.
No locks!
What if it managed to escape and run wild? It could become irreversible. Besides, he didn’t feel confident about fighting it again. But things were different now.
Ready!
Hans glanced down at the sword at his waist. Did it sense his gaze? The Divine Sword shone brightly, humming intensely. Hans shifted his gaze again.
“Didn’t the Guards mobilize a subjugation force earlier?”
Flashback!
“They failed.”
Gasp!
“Failed?”
“Yes, the vice-captain of the Guard who participated in the subjugation, along with many knights, died in battle.”
Ouch!
“The vice-captain was a capable guy.”
To be able to measure up to Helia, who had formally joined the Royal Knights, was already proof of skill. But even that vice-captain had fallen. They must really be rampaging.
Roar!
“If the damage has grown this large, we have no choice. We’ll handle this request ourselves.”
Understood!
“Then let’s depart right away.”
Hans naturally began preparing. Although he himself didn’t notice, every small action he took made his subordinates more obsessed with him. Perhaps it was inevitable.
Ingrained!
Until now, even Yuren had rarely stepped out. While there was a valid reason to prepare for a greater threat, it was natural for a commander to delegate more to their subordinates.
Delegate!
But he hadn’t just delegated tasks to his subordinates. Most times, he took the lead himself. Only when he was really busy did he leave things to others.
Swish!
Naturally, their trust in him could only increase.
Trust rise!
‘As long as I can keep my body safe…’
Though Hans believed that it was fine for him to be safe.
Self-preservation!
*
Hans thought that receiving a wyvern from the Orcs was the best choice. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been possible to arrive at the Human Kingdom this fast. He laughed loudly.
Haha!
Above all, flying through the sky on a wyvern felt far more refreshing than he expected. This time, Hans only took Clara with him. The opponent was one Minotaur.
One beast, here I come!
Originally, he thought he could handle it all by himself, but after the others insisted, he had to bring someone. After an intense game of Rock-Paper-Scissors, the lucky winner was Clara.
“I’m feeling fantastic! I’m alive!!!”
Woohoo!
“What’s got you in such a good mood?”
“Of course! I’m a rightful victor who earned this privilege!”
Silly!
“True…”
Somehow, the members were making visibly frustrated expressions, and this was the reason. Hans couldn’t help but smirk. Bonding in this way wasn’t so bad.
Bonding!
“No matter what, I trust you’ll focus on the job.”
“Of course! I’m a member of the Royal Knights!”
“Hmm, I believe you.”
“Don’t just drop in suddenly like that!”
Clara blushed and lifted her head. She was always honest with her reactions, but unfortunately, Hans was completely oblivious. Actually, he wasn’t intending to notice at all.
Oblivious!
Right now, Hans was only focused on figuring out how to break through this damn situation. At least the Racial Alliance had lifted the freeze and was set to engage in direct territorial conquest.
March!
But the demons’ might hadn’t disappeared. No matter how weakened they may be, they had fought the Racial Alliance evenly for hundreds of years.
Stand strong!
There was no way he could let his guard down in front of such opponents. At least for Hans, there was no room for complacency. Therefore, it wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that he had no mental leeway whatsoever.
Mind tight!
The palace of the Human Kingdom was always the same. It focused more on practicality than grandeur. It was more like a shield than an actual palace. As Hans momentarily gazed at it, he moved forward.
“Welcome, Commander Hans.”
“Seeing you earlier than expected.”
“I’m sorry; it turned out this way.”
“No, I actually think it’s better this way.”
By not pouring unnecessary manpower and resources due to pride, he was able to execute the best option that could resolve the situation. That was one of the reasons Hans highly regarded the Human King.
“Right, the Minotaur. You mentioned that he’s the problem?”
“Yes, he now calls himself Ayanharr. I don’t know why, though.”
“Ayanharr?”
“Do you know what it means?”
“…I believe it’s one of the fragments of a myth.”
Ayanharr was likely a shortened version of Einherjar. Hans thought so. It sounded similar, and above all, it suited him best as someone searching for a strong opponent.
Strong vibes!
“Anyway, that’s not the important part. He’s looking for me?”
“Yes.”
“Where is he?”
“He’s… right in front of us.”
“Right in front of us?”
“Would you please follow me?”
Hans obediently followed behind the Human King. The king headed towards the castle walls with the Guards. Upon reaching the rugged walls, Hans soon spotted something quietly sitting right in front.
“So blatant, just sitting there waiting.”
“Yes, actually, when you came here before, it said it felt your presence.”
Presence!
“It felt my presence?”
“Yes.”
“…”
Crazy, delusional stalker bastard.
Yikes!
That phrase nearly slipped out, but Hans managed to swallow it. He had no intention of undermining his image or weight with unnecessary words.
Focus, Hans!
“I have no choice. Let’s deal with this right away.”
“I’m truly sorry.”
“No, that bastard has grown stronger than before. I can’t underestimate it.”
The king nodded at Hans’s encouraging demeanor. In fact, although he didn’t show it, the king felt a fire rising within him thinking about the soldiers and knights they had lost to that creature.
Fire within!
But now it was alright.
Right on!
Because the commander would take care of it.
‘Yeah, he’s tougher than before. Even if I lose this time, don’t hold it against me too much.’
Hans was merely laying the groundwork.
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