Royal Roader on My Own - Chapter 180
Chapter 180
I’m sure it will make the Dwarves more desperate if I make some excuses to stop right now.
“I overdid it. I’m tired now. No more for today.”
“Then I will be back tomorrow.”
The Dwarves sounded desperate.
I acted even more relaxed the more desperate they looked.
“Unfortunately, my home nation of the Batoru Kingdom is currently being trampled by the dirty Jeppi tribe. I cannot leisurely spend my time here in such a situation. I will be back after taking care of them.”
“Then when can you come back?”
Things should be resolved in the next six months if things go according to plan. It should take no more than a year at max.
Of course, I didn’t tell them that.
“To be honest with you, I do not know. The Jeppi tribe’s forces are extremely strong. You all know how it is. Even the Ameri Kingdom is being pushed by the Jeppi tribe right now. How could the Batoru Kingdom that had been groveling under the Ameri Kingdom push the Jeppi tribe out? We are just trying to stay afloat.”
“Shit. Then when can we……?”
“Oho, this is terrible.”
The Dwarves looked disappointed.
Seeing them made me come up with an idea.
Dwarves were known as the warrior race. They were willing to jump into any and every battles.
However, they usually didn’t interfere in human affairs.
But there are always bound to be exceptions right? For example, Goonto’s group is currently in Titan Valley working with the humans.
“There is a way to push the time back a bit, but……”
The Dwarves’ eyes sparkled and they all focused on me.
“It may even be possible to get rid of the Jeppi in one or two months and give me time to fortify your weapons. However, I do need all of your help……”
Some of the Dwarves already seemed to have realized what I was trying to do. They sighed and shook their heads as if it was not possible.
“Dwarves do not interfere in human wars. Humans also do not interfere in Dwarven wars. Don’t you know that is the unwritten law between Dwarves and humans?”
“Tsk tsk, we would help you with most things because you are the friend of the Dwarves, but that is difficult.”
I understand.
But, this is actually a bit different.
“Did anybody ask you to partake in a war between humans?”
“……Hmm? It wasn’t that kind of request?”
“Then what do you want from us?”
“The Jeppi tribe are not human. They are actually closer to monsters. I am asking you to help protect the humans from a monster invasion. Wouldn’t that have nothing to do with the unwritten law?”
The Dwarves looked at each other with blank expressions.
“Is he right?”
“I think he might be but I also think he might not be.”
“No. The Jeppis have never decided on such unwritten laws with us.”
“As Kang Hwi Ram mentioned, the Jeppis are monsters. We need to capture every single one of them and cut off their necks.”
“That’s right. I don’t like humans, but how can I hate them more than I hate the Jeppi bastards?”
“That makes sense. This is something we can help with.”
The conversations quickly came to a conclusion. The Chieftains of each tribe started to share their plans.
“I am going to go back and inform the tribe about the situation. I will not stop any Dwarf warrior who wishes to help Kang Hwi Ram. Anybody who has issues with this should speak up now.”
“I will give my tribe members the chance as well.”
“Me too……”
There were many Chieftains who were willing to send warriors.
On the other hand, there were no Dwarves who opposed the decision.
Then what does this mean? Does it mean I’ll have at least ten Dwarf brigades like Goonto’s group?
It could even be more than that. That means that my plan can be dragged up quite a bit.
Furthermore, I can earn something even bigger if I use this properly. I need to make sure the Dwarves don’t make the first move in order to do that.
The Dwarves were talking as if they could send reinforcements right away. Some of them might be able to even send reinforcements today.
“Then please wait at your respective villages. I will head over and let you know how things are going. I think it is best to move strategically. Please move when I contact you again.”
“Sure.”
“You can contact us through Bangart.”
The conversations quickly came to a conclusion.
I needed to hurry now as well. I was originally planning on spending the night here, but it’ll probably be better to head out now since the sun is still up.
“I will go survey the situation. I will send someone if the conversations go well. Please consider anybody who comes with this mark to be one of my people.”
“Sure. Let us know.”
I headed toward the Reina River in the northeast as soon as I arrived in Avanguarde. To be more specific, I headed toward the walls built along the Reina River.
Pages: 1 Pages ( 1 of 2 ): 1You needed to cross the Reina River to get to the Batoru Kingdom from the Ameri Kingdom. The only way across was by boat now that we destroyed all of the bridges, and they would have to climb over a tall wall even if they made it across.
That was why there were fierce battles going on around the walls by the Reina River. The Jeppi tribe was trying to climb over the walls and the humans were trying to prevent them.
“Where is Harrison-nim?”
“I believe he is in that tent having a strategy meeting right now.”
I headed toward the tent Harrison was in.
I saw a familiar face once I arrived at the tent. It was one of the people who went to the Western District with us.
He came over and grabbed my hand after seeing me looking around.
“It’s been a while.”
“Ah, Luchie-nim. Is Harrison-nim inside?”
“The Commanding Officer-nim is meeting with the generals.”
Luchie emphasized the words, ‘Commanding Officer.’ It was as if he was telling me to please add the Commanding Officer title when addressing Harrison from now on.
“Please head inside. The Commanding Officer-nim has been waiting for you, Kang Hwi Ram-nim.”
“Thank you very much.”
I finally found the tent Harrison was in.
Two soldiers were guarding it, but they let me through without any issues once Luchie confirmed my identity.
There were about twenty officers sitting around a map inside. They all had grim expressions as if things were not going well.
“Is there a problem?”
Harrison quickly raised his head once I let my presence be known. His grim expression instantly brightened.
“Oh, Kang Hwi Ram-nim! Welcome!”
“I’m a bit late.”
“Not at all. Sit over here.”
Harrison offered me the seat next to him.
There were no hierarchies because they were sitting around a round table. However, it should be a high spot since I was right next to Harrison who was the Commanding Officer.
I did not say much else to greet him. It’s only been a few days since we last saw each other.
Most importantly, the situation did not look good. Harrison pointed to the map with a staff and explained the situation.
The map was showing the number of troops along the Reina River.
“We are significantly lacking troops. This spot right here is close to being destroyed.”
Harrison was pointing to a spot where the river became extremely narrow. There was also a bridge still there.
“Did you not manage to destroy that bridge?”
“We did, but the Jeppi tribe built a new one. Those bastards seem to have gained a lot of talented civil engineers and architects in the Ameri Kingdom.”
The soldiers on both sides were marked with blue or red flags.
It was obvious that the red flag symbolized the Jeppi tribe. They seemed to have about ten times the amount of soldiers.
“How many Jeppi tribe soldiers are there?”
“Probably 300,000 along the river. 100,000 of them are focused in that location.”
There were 100,000 Jeppis in that narrow battlefield.
No wonder the situation was grim. They were getting worn out as enemies came wave after wave, no matter how many they killed.
In other words, it was like holding a candle in front of the wind.
This was actually good. The cards in my hand could not sign brightly if things were going well.
“I have a good plan.”
Translator: Miraclerifle