𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎𝟎.𝟏: 𝐈𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤: 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝
The Dagan Empire’s forces were routed, suffering over forty thousand casualties.
Such was the miserable defeat that not a single person remained unscathed.
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In this battle, it was estimated that the Empire’s forces, including the renowned General Kry, would take at least ten years to recover from the loss of many of their top commanders.
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The Masrur Kingdom’s casualties were eight hundred and twenty.
Facing sixty thousand Dagan Empire forces with fifty thousand soldiers and suffering less than a thousand casualties was an almost unbelievable victory.
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Before announcing this great victory, the Dagan Empire issued a statement.
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“The barbaric actions of the Masrur Kingdom, who attacked our country with despicable means and caused the death of many soldiers, while we were only asserting our rightful claims, are absolutely unacceptable. To protest this, our Empire is severing diplomatic relations with the Masrur Kingdom.”
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However, they received little sympathy or empathy from the international community.
There was no explanation of what they meant by their “rightful claims,” and there was no proper explanation for the fact that it was the Dagan Empire that had declared war.
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Rather, this statement led to the Dagan Empire becoming increasingly isolated internationally.
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“Just be careful not to push them too hard, or they might get desperate and attack again. Moderation is key.”
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This advice was given by Lionel, who was recovering from his battle wounds in a hospital bed.
He had been admitted for treatment after breaking three ribs and injuring several organs, in addition to his left arm.
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However, most of his injuries had been completely healed by Meisha’s healing magic by the time he was admitted.
His admission was the result of Demon King Ingral deeply agreeing with the daughters of [Hope] that Lionel needed to be tied to a hospital bed, or there was no telling what reckless things he might do.
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There was also a political reason.
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There were indeed voices within the Masrur Kingdom’s leadership who saw his great military achievements as a threat.
Starting with the operation using the floating train and the planning of the final battle.
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He was indeed a genius strategist, and there was a serious debate about whether it was safe to leave him in the field.
Ingral created a situation where Lionel was in hospital treatment and not in a position to engage in political discussions, considering this situation.
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“Besides, accepting Lionel means accepting those girls as well.”
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He said with a half-smile.
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Upon hearing of Lionel’s injury, all the daughters of [Hope] abandoned their duties and rushed to his side.
While understandable emotionally, it was a major problem for the organization.
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With Asuka and Salieri suddenly leaving, the 16th Warrior Squad’s strength was estimated to have dropped by about 30%, and with Miliaria leaving her post, the 1st Magic Squad’s strength was nearly halved.
Furthermore, with Meg’s departure, the scout team’s movements slowed dramatically, affecting even communications and messages.
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While this is proof of their individual strength, an organization cannot be run by individual power.
It is impossible to entrust important parts of the national army to personnel who might disappear depending on Lionel.
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“After all, both Lionel and [Hope] are beautiful flowers that should bloom in the wild. If you forcibly pick them and put them in a vase, their beauty will only be spoiled.”
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With these words, Demon King Ingral put an end to the debate over acquiring Lionel.
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In later years, some scholars interpret that the Demon King was afraid at this time.
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If Masrur moved to acquire Lionel, then Gaillia, Piran Castle, or even a completely different country might also move.
And if he became a Prime Minister or a general of some country and led tens of thousands of troops, he wondered if he could win.
This fear might have been the biggest reason for leaving Lionel, a world-class strategist, in the wild.
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Lionel, unconcerned with future evaluations, spent just over half a month in Lisan San, cared for by his daughters.
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Although he had physically fully recovered, if he moved too soon, it would be suspected that his injury was a lie.
It was a hospitalization to create an alibi and to avoid getting involved in political strife.
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During that time, there was a change in the [Hope] camp.
Salieri’s formal joining was decided.
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Apparently, the fact that she had left her post and rushed to Lionel’s side had touched the scales of Milene, the commander of the firefighters.
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It was outrageous to abandon work for one man, and she was deemed unqualified as a member of the special forces, and so, she was fired from the firefighters.
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“I have nowhere to go. Let me join as an adventurer.”
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At this usual, crisis-free request, Asuka, Miliaria, Meisha, and of course Meg were all very pleased, and it was decided that Salieri would become the sixth adventurer to form [Hope].
However, it could also be said that the formality just caught up with the fact.
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“But, are you really okay with this? Milene.”
“We cannot reward your achievements with any position or responsibility. Our conclusion is that we can only offer personnel at least.”
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This was a conversation with Milene who visited Lionel’s sickroom one day.
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“I’m an adventurer, so I’m actually troubled by rewards other than money.”
“Please continue to be so. Both Ingral and I sincerely hope so.”
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She was a beautiful dark elf with a glossy smile.
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