Night of the Soulless Heathens – 473



#474. Northern Qi and the Overlord 9

“Should we evacuate the people to the ancient city of the elves? It would be difficult to move the people of Asander alone in this weather so moving the people of Karasar and Tarasar as well….”

“Let us focus the light of the King’s Fire upon Assander and Karasar Tarasar for the time being. Then we can overcome the cold and melt the seas while we evacuate the people.”

“….”

When Bukje heard what Azadin said he stuck out his tongue.

Is that possible with the human body?

This bitter cold is something that even an active volcano would have a hard time dealing with…

Isn’t the interest in front of you like an active volcano or is it like saying that you can pull the sun out of your hand?

But the stinging smell of blood and the blood that Azadin had just vomited proved that his words were definitely not a lie.

“As you can see if I use that power I will die. It has already been a long time since I have been able to handle the power of a human being.”

“….”

“I need the Yaegas to ease my burden. And the fleet of ships capable of transporting large quantities of food. I need someone to control all of this. Someone with the reputation trust and authority to do so…”

That’s what Cohen Lioner had.

But they were just preparing to corner Azadin until just recently.

Azadin was talking about using the spear blade he had prepared to stab himself with to save the people of the North.

“Let’s save not only Assander but also the people of Tarasar and Karasar?”

“okay.”

“Why should I help with that?”

Tarasar and Karasar are countries adjacent to Assander which he rules over.

Why should Cohen Lionaire the King of Assander expend his energy saving these people who would surely be obstacles to his will?

If Cohen doesn’t help Azadin won’t be able to endure it alone and will die?

From Cohen’s perspective isn’t it killing two birds with one stone by being able to kill Azadin and also reduce the national power of Karasar and Tarasar?

Cohen was asking that question.

Then an unexpected answer came.

“Because you are the one who wanted to become the flower of chivalry.”

“…”

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At that moment Cohen Lioner’s face turned red like a boy falling in love for the first time.

It was a prophecy given to Master Planck. He even committed assassination to retrieve it but it was embarrassing to hear it out loud from someone else.

What is even more embarrassing is that in the end the prophecy is not talking about Cohen but about this guy in front of you.

I feel like my secret love that I’ve been keeping hidden deep in my heart has been discovered by my worst enemy.

“Don’t make me laugh. That’s just…”

“What a strange prophecy.”

“okay.”

“But if he was the one who took back that strange prophecy and wanted to make it his own he would have admired the knights in the old tales at least a little before he took hold of the sword called power.”

Cohen Lionaire felt embarrassed as he looked at Azadin who was piercing through him.

All this time he had been dealing with Azadin through his subordinates’ reports.

A strange guy who was persecuted even among the messenger clan but suddenly gained immense power and defeated his enemies one after another seizing control and even becoming king. He was an ambitious man with great ambition.

But is this really the guy he is?

‘Damn it. I have no choice but to admit it.’

When Azadin enlisted his men and invaded his castle Cohen Lionaire refused to acknowledge Azadin saying he would rather die than be killed.

Don’t try to convince me. I’d rather die than be convinced by you and become a trophy to decorate your victory.

It was filled with such childish resentment hatred and anger.

But now I have no choice but to admit it.

This guy is the holy king who protects humanity.

The prophecy came true when he received the last knighthood of Sir Planck.

The Flower of Chivalry What is chivalry in the first place? Isn’t it the path of mission and honor for the noble warrior class?

The path is not one of intrigue and assassination but of defending the weak and dedicating oneself to a cause.

This young man was trying to do something that everyone knew was simple and obvious but no one could put into practice.

On the other hand Northern Qi himself wanted to become the flower of chivalry but he himself could not believe it.

The prophecy was intended to be accepted but he had no faith in the basic principles of chivalry such as protecting the weak and dedicating himself to a cause.

It’s funny when you think about it.

The problem is that everyone is doing this ridiculous thing.

No one believes in justice or truth.

They only tried to disguise themselves by peeling off the shell of truth and justice through conspiracy and wearing it over their heads.

Like the wolf in the old fairy tale who put on sheepskin truth and justice were nothing more than skins for camouflage.

The virtues of truth justice and justice have long since died and only their skins are being sold second-hand here and there.

No one really believed in truth and justice. At least not this guy….

‘No. This guy has also committed a lot of plots. But the only thing that sets him apart from me is….’

Azadin is a spy from birth.

The Herald Clan is a group of spies spies and assassins.

Does he believe in justice like a naive child? No way.

In fact he fought against intrigue countered espionage and overcame all manner of conspiracies and difficulties.

But but by the way.

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Despite this he did not fall.

Humans are creatures that are prone to blaming.

The world is in trouble because someone did something wrong and things are difficult.

There are a lot of excuses.

There were so many reasons to lose faith yet this man of humble origins stood here without losing faith.

He must have suffered despair and pain far greater than anything the Northern Emperor had ever experienced yet he stands here with his faith intact and without any excuses.

“You really don’t have time. Are you trying to convince me just because of that one little thing? What do you want from me?”

“Convince the kings and nobles of Tarasar and Karasar. You can do it much faster than I can.”

“That may be the case for the North but what will the South do then?”

“The south won’t get that cold. But it will still be dangerous so we’re going to take over the Naga city in the Btuma jungle and use it as a refuge. We’ll use the magical tool called Sunwoo’s Sun to make up for what we lack.”

“That is true…”

It’s a rough and rugged road.

“That’s why I’m asking you.”

“Huh. If you could kill me you could kill me and replace me?”

“I wanted to let you know that you are irreplaceable. And to some extent that is true.”

“Is this true?”

“Yes. Born into royalty you had the power to change the world yet you never believed in justice itself for a single moment. Yet you coveted the name of justice and its honor. That’s why I personally was jealous of you.”

“Jealousy jealousy?”

Cohen was moved by Azadin’s thoughtless words.

The man chosen by the spirit of Yaegasu and perhaps even blessed by the angels is jealous of her.

but….

I have no choice but to admit it.

Because of his birth as a member of the soulless blasphemous messenger clan he had to walk the path that the Northern Qi would have walked easily but in a truly harsh and difficult way.

He leaves behind bloody footprints with every step he takes so his words about being jealous of the Northern Qi must be sincere and without a single lie.

“I couldn’t believe it. I couldn’t believe it.”

Belief in justice? That’s a mouthful that’s ripe for ridicule.

You’ll probably be wondering how old you are to be talking like that.

The Northern Emperor smiled bitterly.

It’s ridiculous that you came to persuade him just because you wanted to retrieve the prophecy that it was the flower of chivalry.

‘And is this persuasion? Isn’t this actually a threat? If you refuse I’ll kill you anyway. And…’

If Azadin fails to convince Cohen and kills him the remnants of Cohen’s followers in Assander the unbelievers in Tarasar and Karasar and many more will die.

Yes people die.

Cohen Lioner has never cared about the deaths of people on such paths.

He was willing to kill anyone any number of people to achieve his ambitions.

He killed without mercy not only the lives of the lowly creatures but also his own flesh and blood for the sake of his ambition.

Are you now telling such a man to give up his ambitions and submit for the sake of the lives of the northern people?

“So. You want me to spit in your face insult you as much as you can and then cooperate with you?”

“….”

Jibek and the other ministers who were listening were moved to tears.

The Northern Qi are the fish that Azadin has caught now.

If you treat them politely while they are fluttering in the net they will climb up endlessly.

Wouldn’t it be better to just kill them?

Interest is a monster with a human face and a double heart. Will it be possible to convince him that he is needed to save the people of the North even a little?

Everyone heard the meeting.

More than anything he couldn’t stand the moment when such a savage would dare to insult Azadin and make fun of his intentions.

however….

The Northern Emperor clicked his tongue in disgust.

“I still can’t believe it. I’ve long since abandoned my belief in virtue and justice. When I heard you talk about saving the people of Tarasar and Karasar I first suspected that you had some kind of ulterior motive.”

Cohen Lioner said this raised his head and cried.

“Eww!”

The Northern Qi Cohen Lioness roared at the sky then bowed down to the ground and banged her head on the heavy granite slab.

The forehead is peeled off and blood is spurting out.

Are you trying to harm yourself?

Is he so averse to being the cornerstone of Azadin’s victory that he’s about to kill himself? But after a moment he stops.

“Damn it! How stupid! You coveted that honor without even believing in it! Ugh!”

Everyone was startled by Cohen acting like a madman but Azadin just stared at him quietly.

After a moment he unsheathed the sword at his waist stood up knelt before Azadin and held out his sword.

“What is this?”

“King Azadin. I ask to be your vassal. No I should call you Emperor.”

The North Jewel Cohen Lioness closed her eyes.

“My Emperor I will not say that I have become a new man. I was a man who burned with the flames of ambition and treated the lives of the people as if they were pieces on a chessboard. That feeling has not changed much even now so I have finally realized that I am not the material of a king.”

The Emperor not the Emperor’s herald or agent.

Cohen acknowledged Azadin as emperor and asked to become his vassal.

He will not now come and feel pain in his heart for the lives of his people.

But apart from those feelings I was able to understand where the cause lies.

At least he had the sense not to sacrifice the lives of many northern people as companions just to avoid giving Azadin a complete victory.

‘It’s funny when I think about it. Even if she’s not pretty it’s only natural to save her when she falls into the water but I was blinded by ambition and greed. I was born into royalty and ascended to the throne early so no one had a hard time so I grew up without any sense of shame.’

Cohen Lioner trembled at his own foolishness in front of this young man who had not lived half as long as he had.

Azadin rose from his throne and accepted the sword of the Northern Emperor.

“Cohen Lione. I name you King of Assander and you will rule this land with courage wisdom mercy and justice.”

Azadin blessed him with Cohen’s sword and gave it back to him.

Cohen stood up sharpening his sword.

Emperor Azadin appointed Cohen as king of Assander.

“Call the clergy of the King’s Church. I the King of Kings have been commanded by them to testify to today’s miracle.”

King Cohen Lionaire of the Northern Dynasties called his servants and ordered them to bring in the priests.