The Only Ending for the Evil Count Pig Is Destruction

208 – Scene 208# Compromise

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In the original work, the Northern Garden expedition takes place a total of two times.

As you may have noticed, the first expedition ended in failure.

There were many reasons for the failure, but the biggest reason for the failure was lack of troops.

At that time, the first expeditionary force numbered only 20,000 men. To now, the Compared number is only one-fifth.

There were several reasons for attacking the north with that much force.

First of all, the maximum number of troops that the empire could send on an expedition at the time was 20,000. It’s not that the imperial army didn’t have more troops than that. It’s just that Emperor expedition Luna was concerned that the northern would empty the empire.

Because there was a black lion lurking behind her, threatening the imperial family.

The lion’s name is Ruelberta.

Not only the emperor, but no one in the empire knew the danger of that lion.

To keep the Ruelberta family in check, Luna was unable to send many troops to the north.

Nevertheless, Luna judged that he would be able to recapture the Northern Garden with just 20,000 troops. And that judgment was not wrong.

In fact, during the first expedition, we successfully entered the Northern Garden. However, immediately after that, a variable that not only Luna but anyone else could have predicted occurred.

The Ma people living in the northernmost part united and moved south.

The imperial army is greatly embarrassed by the unexpected surprise attack of the demons. Demons with power that cannot be compared to humans. Underwhelmed by their momentum, the imperial army hastily retreated.

In any battle, the side that runs away is at a much disadvantage.

The imperial army also organized a death squad to buy time while retreating to reduce damage. And the one who commanded the death squad was none other than Bela Isaachel.

She has a nobler heart than anyone else, and despite her high status as a princess, she took on her most dangerous mission. In that sense, it could be said that she was truly the possessor of the magical power of light, blessed by God.

But… Unfortunately, Bella becomes the only survivor of the death squad. Bella experiences bitter defeat for the first time in her life when she meets ‘that guy’ among the demons of the north.

Moreover, in order to bring her back from her deathbed, the soldiers of her death squad desperately try to find a way for her to escape. In fact, it was almost impossible for a single soldier to escape the chase of the demons, but did she have a strong desire to save Bella?

The nameless soldiers succeed in sending Bella safely to her base, even as she is left in a miserable state.

-I am… If only I were stronger… !

Bella wakes up and cries out that she is the only survivor. Since then, she has been trapped in her sense of defeat and immense guilt.

In other words, the first expedition was a dark time for Bella.

Bella had to go through many frustrations and trials before she was able to shake off the aftereffects.

Knowing that future, I had no choice but to exclude her from her her expedition her her her. However, for Bella, who did not know the future, my order was something that could never be understood.

“Count! “Stand there!”

I was leaving her her her her imperial palace her, ignoring Bella who was following me.

“Can’t you hear me? “Stand there!”

I walked quietly without shortening my stride.

“Don’t ignore it!”

In her heeled shoes, Bella seemed to have trouble keeping up with her steps.

“Tristan!”

Bella suddenly shouts her name

I could feel her anger behind her.

I couldn’t help but stop and look behind her.

Then her eyes met Bella, who was standing there biting her lip.

“Speak.”

“What do you mean?”

“Why are you excluding me from the expeditionary force?”

“I would have said I had nothing more to say about that.”

“You may not have it, but I have it!”

Bella shouted in a sharp voice.

“This is something your Majesty asked our family to do. “Count, I have no right to tell you to leave as you please.”

“Didn’t you hear it earlier? The emperor entrusted me with total command. And my commands are the same as the emperor’s commands.”

“I can’t admit it.”

“… “You won’t admit it?”

“Count. Have you ever led soldiers into a fight? Or have you ever fought while swinging a sword yourself?”

I closed my mouth.

‘I’ don’t know, but Tristan in the original didn’t have that experience.

“Look at it. You don’t fight directly, you always give orders to your soldiers, and you probably only sparred with me a few times, let alone actually fight. Admit what you have to admit. “You lack practical experience.”

Bella clearly pointed out my shortcomings.

“On the other hand, I and the other heads of the Chilseong family have a lot or little practical experience. I don’t know what you exchanged with His Majesty, but the task of leading the entire northern expedition is too much for you. The person who should be left out of the expedition is not me, but rather you. Count.”

“…”

As I listened quietly, Bella seemed to think I understood.

She grabbed my sleeve and pointed in the direction of the throne room.

“Come to the throne room with me. Count. Please tell His Majesty right now and step down voluntarily. “The mission given to you is so important that it would be a shame to step down.”

“One thing.”

“Yes?”

“I have a question.”

I looked down at Bella, who had kept her mouth shut until then, and said.

“Bella. “Do you want me to leave the expedition?”

“I told you. “You lack the ability to do that.”

“If I’m not mistaken, it seems like you want me not only to take overall command, but to be absent from the expedition altogether.”

“…”

Bella’s eyes trembled at my words.

But that was only for a moment.

“Well. “Aren’t you mistaken, as you say?”

Bella looked up at me with an innocent expression.

Rather, because of that casual attitude, I realized Bella’s hidden intention of hers.

I felt like I was going to laugh out loud.

Although we had different thoughts, we were worried about each other.

‘They are both dishonest in the same way…’

Bella’s hand her her her holding her my sleeve her her tightened.

She is also anxious.

I’m afraid I’ll make a mistake on the expedition.

I’m afraid of losing myself again.

‘Hmm…’

I was lost in thought for a moment.

I didn’t think this first expedition would fail like the original.

The troops were sufficient, and the expeditionary force, which even included private soldiers from the Ruelberta family, would not budge even if the demons of the north launched a full-scale offensive.

Some variables cannot make this expedition a failure.

However, Bella is as important as the success of the northern expedition.

If Bella meets ‘that guy’ on an expedition, she can’t expect good results, even if it’s not a tragedy.

Above all, Bella’s current skills are not enough to defeat ‘that guy’.

I wanted to somehow avoid the fight where Bella was destined to lose, but…

Seeing Bella getting angry made me think that maybe that wasn’t the right solution.

So what’s left now…

When her thoughts were sorted out in her head, Bella said with a sneer.

“Do you really want me to leave the expedition? Why? “Aren’t you worried that I might get hurt?”

“Okay.”

“Joy… It’s not like that… For a moment. What now… “What did you say?”

“I said yes.”

At my direct ball, Bella’s pupils started shaking as if there was an earthquake.

“… “It’s a lie, right?”

“It’s not a lie.”

“Are you kidding me…” “?” ?”

“… “Does it look like you’re joking?”

“Then… “Tell me again.”

“I did it because I was worried you would get hurt.”

“…”

Bella turned her head.

I could see her earlobes turning red.

“… Really?”

“It’s true.”

“Huh… Okay… Yo. This? I guess you couldn’t bear it because you were so worried about me.”

“Look at the face and speak.”

“It’s rude to stare at a lady’s face. “This is low quality.”

This time, Bella turned around.

However, her attitude was much softer than before.

“Hmm… Anyway. Even if you’re worried, I don’t plan on leaving. The northern expedition was requested by His Majesty. “Performing that mission is an honor even for Duke Isaachel.”

“Okay. “It seemed like that.”

Even if I ordered Bella to leave her expedition, I wouldn’t be able to break her stubbornness. The reason she came after me was because she was trying to make a deal.

“No matter what I say, you will participate in the expedition.”

“That’s right. “You saw it correctly.”

“However, no matter what you say, I have no intention of resigning from my position as commander of the expedition.”

No matter what she says, I must lead the northern expedition.

Be it for the correct progression of the story or to deal with sudden variables.

“Joy… Then there is no compromise.”

“No. There is a compromise.”

“There is one?”

I answered Bella’s question calmly.

“Didn’t you tell me? I lack experience and skills. Then, if you gain experience and skills, you will understand.”

“Uh… Yes, but…”

“On the other hand, I cannot safely send you to the North because you are weak.”

Bella’s expression she cracked as she listened to me.

“… Yes? Wait. Count. Who is weak now?”

“It’s you. “Bela Isaachel.”

I spoke to her in a very solemn voice.

“The North is not an easy place. If you go to the North with your current mediocre skills, you will get seriously hurt.”

“I beg your pardon? Who is who now… ! No, you said earlier that you were worried that I might get hurt!?”

“Okay. “I was worried because you were ‘weak.'”

“This person… !”

“Being worried about getting hurt is the same thing as saying you’re worried about being weak. “If you were strong in the first place, I wouldn’t have asked you to leave the expedition.”

“You liar!!”

Bella shouted in frustration, but I completely ignored it and continued talking.

“So, during the remaining month until the expedition, I will acquire the skills you would recognize as a general commander. In the meantime, if you become strong enough for me to accept, I will take you on a northern expedition. That is the only compromise between you and me.”

“Under…” . Is it so. That’s a reasonable compromise for you. But how do you know if your horse is building skills? “Each other’s skills.”

“It’s not difficult.”

I gave the answer while looking straight at Bella.

“I will train you. You train me.”