Overgeared

Grid destroyed the Eternal Kingdom and seized this chance to build a new kingdom. Emperor Juander of the Saharan Empire had already seen reports of this, but didn’t respond. It was an attitude of not being interested in such a trivial matter.

Grid inherited the power of a legend and was steadily expanding his reputation throughout the continent. But so what? There were countless talents in the empire that were comparable or better than Grid. He didn’t have time to care about a person who would soon self-destruct.

“That’s what His Majesty said.”

1st Prince Roland smiled. 2nd Prince Dulandal confirmed that his teacup was empty, signalled to the maid and asked.

“Brother, what do you think? Can we leave Grid unattended?”

Roland lifted the cup that the maid had replenished and nodded.

"I also know that the force of a legend transcends the human category. But in the end, that’s the power of an individual. He can’t afford to go against Saharan, our great empire which dominates the continent.”

“There are many people in the empire that transcend the category of a human.”

“That isn’t all. In the first place, Grid is a traitor. The royal families of other nations can’t tolerate his existence, since he won the throne through resisting the royal family.”

"Acknowledging Grid will have an adverse effect on the people. Other kingdoms will hope for Grid’s destruction.”

"That's right. They will constantly oppress him and keep him in check. Grid and the kingdom he builds will self-destruct.”

1st Prince Roland and 2nd Prince Dulandal. They were the children of Empress Aria, who left the world six years ago. They were highly likely to be crowned as the heir due to their abilities and adaptability However, their positions had greatly reduced in recent years.

It was because the emperor’s favorite, Empress Marie, politically isolated them. The trend in recent years was 4th Prince Edan. There was much talk that Empress Marie’s son would be become the crown prince.

***

After Eternal’s royal family had been destroyed. Apart from the Saharan Empire, the royal families of the 15 nations gathered together. The place of the meeting was in the Gauss Kingdom, located close to the Eternal Kingdom. The king of the Gauss Kingdom, Cactus, opened his mouth.

"I’m thankful that the princes of the prestigious nations are gathered here.”

"It’s an honour to meet King Cactus.”

"My father asked me to apologize for not being able to attend personally.”

The atmosphere of the meeting place was cheerful because they were in accord. The reason for gathering was to discuss the Overgeared Kingdom which would soon be established.

"There must not be peace for a kingdom that a rebel has established.”

“That’s right. There’s no glory for rebellion. We need to ensure that our people know this.”

"The Overgeared Kingdom must be destroyed quickly.”

"Thus, we should put pressure on it.”

"Of course. We won’t be establishing diplomacy with Overgeared.”

"That's right, that's right. We have to isolate the Overgeared Kingdom and make them self-destruct.”

The princes of the kingdoms spoke. There was a smile on the face of King Cactus, who looked at them as if they were cute. It was a smile that fit well with the appearance of a toad.

How about all 15

“Huh?”

frowned at King

you want to send representatives to the founding ceremony of a kingdom

you want to

was a backlash from the

that if he doesn’t pay tribute to our 15 kingdoms, we will condemn him.

That’s a

the Overgeared Kingdom send

will accelerate the destruction of the

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***

Levanfield.

peaceful village surrounded by mountains on every side was as quiet as a dead

Hiik... S-Spare me

than 2,000

died and the kingdom is in turmoil, yet you’re

the centre

commoners...! This town is supporting the the rebels who have occupied the kingdom! You guys are turncoats

“H-Hik...!”

He planned to kill all the residents of Levanfield. Then Marquis Vedaman spoke

tomorrow’s holy war? Don’t worry about the pigs who are too busy eating on their hands and knees when they’re given

we’re here isn’t to dispose of livestock,

“Cough...”

Logan stopped his sword at the nobles’ words. The residents of Levenfield sighed with relief. Marquis Vedaman asked them, “The hammer and

few days ago, soldiers arrived from Reinhardt and

At that moment.

Seokeok!

to pull back, brandished his sword as hard as he could. The head of the resident talking to Marquis Vedaman was

the rebels’

"H-Hik...!"

hard taxes, depleting their food warehouses. Why should they be sad?

lost! Weren’t you the one who lost the country because of

young man screamed as he held his dead father that was

is our kingdom and

“You!”

His face distorted like a demon and he tried to swing his sword

“Stop.”

opened, revealing a middle-aged man. It was a man who looked like a bear. The moment he appeared, he radiated a large presence to the nobles and residents

“Marquis Steim...!”

his natural bravery and superb mercenaries to clear up the monsters in the north, becoming its lord. The sudden appearance of one of the greatest

in politics? I’m ashamed of

“Ik...! Eek!”

silent for a moment before shouting in an enraged

Why did you come

silent during the war. He just watched

Politely greet Marquis

Steim wouldn’t