Night of the Soulless Heathens – 486



#487. Only humans… 2

The empress was attacked by an assassin.

When the news spread Changgok Hall was turned into a wasteland.

In order to find the assassin hiding among the refugees the soldiers caught the refugees like rats and did not hesitate to use violence against those who resisted.

The refugees were speechless at the venomousness of the frosty soldiers.

In the process the majority of those who hid to avoid conscription were caught and taken into the military.

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“Is it okay to do something like this?”

Ismail looked back at Medium.

The healthy medium opened his eyes wide as he looked at Ismail.

“What are you talking about?”

“Why did you have to spread false information that the Empress was attacked and deceive even the founding fathers?”

“What could possibly go wrong? There could actually be spies entangled with them knowingly or unknowingly? To be honest I can’t even trust Brother Sion so what.”

Medium was safely inside the Changgok-gwan barracks. It was her own plan to be attacked by assassins.

“That’s true but you know.”

“Thanks to that you were able to enlist a lot right?”

The refugees did not complain even when bloodshot soldiers stormed into their homes because of rumors that Medium had been attacked.

No everyone who expressed dissatisfaction was arrested.

“Poisons are effective but using them too often can be detrimental to your health.”

“I don’t have much time left to use it often anyway.”

“I guess you know when the end will come.”

Ismail sensed a mysterious insight from Medium and was amazed then gasped and came to his senses.

“Was it just a bluff? You really do resemble His Majesty.”

“Ismail you are his disciple too. You should get used to this by now.”

“I hate that kind of pretense. That’s why I didn’t even associate with His Majesty Azadin in the first place.”

“Yeah. I like that about you.”

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“…….”

“Then I will act as the patient and you just continue to follow my instructions.”

The medium gave Ismail instructions. Ismail was skeptical after hearing the instructions.

“Are you sure you want to continue?”

“okay.”

“Will it taste good?”

“It worked.”

“I can’t believe it.”

“I told you it was edible.”

“iced coffee.”

Ismail began to move trembling with anxiety to carry out the instructions of the medium.

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The sled arrived at Changgok-gwan.

The sleds prepared by the Kingdom of Asander the sleds made by the Heralds from cutting down trees in the Kerim Mountains and the sleds made from logging in the Naisandhokar region arrived all at once so that the horizon seemed to be endlessly filled with sleds.

All the people who saw it were astonished.

From now on women and the elderly will ride this sled and the men conscripted to Assander will be dragged to the battlefield.

Although it is said to be a necessary task to protect humanity if you are drafted and sent to a faraway land the day when we will meet again is far away.

How far away is the Naga Empire located in the northern Assander and the southern Inland Sea Btuma region?

Even if you survive the battlefield it is impossible for your family to be reunited.

However the refugees were stirred up and many heretics were exposed in order to accuse them of assassinating the empress so the refugees could not dare to resist this conscription.

“So does that mean I have to take charge of the inauguration ceremony?”

Among the generals of the Azadin army gathered at Changgok Hall the one with the highest ceremonial rank was none other than Captain Li Jeon.

Captain Jo Byeong-dae Legion and his deputy Captain Kalan held the most special positions among the founding members of the Azadin Army.

In the Azadin Army which had been gathering refugees from all over the place and forming a refugee army he was in charge of training new recruits with no martial arts experience into soldiers.

The refugee soldiers who could have easily been annihilated if they made a mistake and whose morale could have been completely destroyed by the news of their defeat were able to carry out the orders on time and escape the dangerous battlefield because Legion and Kalan’s training was extremely effective.

So Legion and Kalan were the highest ranking generals of Azadin.

The other vassals also knew how important the work of Legion and Kallan was to the Azadin army so no one was dissatisfied with their high ranking in the vassal hierarchy.

Moreover Legion and Kallan were never complacent and were faithful to their missions and their loyalty to Azadin was also extraordinary.

They knew very well that they were scoundrels who had given up everything on the Chadra Plateau and they believed that they owed Azadin a favor that they could never repay even if they died seven times for giving them a chance and raising them to the rank of general.

The best officials do not boast about themselves to others are highly loyal to their lord and are also in charge of the most important matters so there can be no discord.

“Is there a need for a ceremony? Even at this moment our troops are fighting against the Empire and are suffering. In order to save our compatriots let’s skip useless ceremonies and morale boosting and go quickly. Refugees go north! Soldiers go southeast!”

The legion decided to skip the unnecessary ceremonies and go on a campaign.

Now that they were deployed the soldiers here would be separated from their families and would face a lifetime of separation.

But then a group of women appeared in front of that region.

They are nuns in black mourning clothes. The nuns and widows of the Order of Mercy block the way to the region.

“What is it?”

“Your Majesty the Empress is here.”

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“uh?”

Legion was startled and stepped down from the command podium.

Among the nuns Empress Medium was supported to her feet.

She was covered in bloody bandages all over her body and her complexion was pale so anyone who saw her could tell she was seriously ill.

When she came out supported by crutches and protected by nuns everyone in the audience was shocked and held their breath.

“General Li Zhen. His Majesty is well aware of the hard work you have put into your mission.”

“Thank you for your kind words.”

“But Region. If we conscript the people of Chitai and send them far away without even having time to say goodbye how can they meet again later? Without any hope of returning home alive how can they have the hope and courage to fight against those wicked forces of evil?”

“Ha Hao but the supply situation on the battlefield is so difficult that we can’t accommodate even those who aren’t soldiers. Above all it’s this bitter cold. Protecting them and going to the battlefield… It’s unfortunate for the soldiers but they all have to make this sacrifice. We live in the age of Jupiter so we can’t achieve anything without sacrifice!”

“Yes I know that it was thanks to the hard work of many generals that we were able to come this far. But if there was hope that we could meet them again… wouldn’t they be able to work even harder to return?”

“If that were possible it would be a miracle.”

“Yes. And the miracle is in their hands. At least Your Majesty believes so.”

Medium said so and raised his hand.

A golden halo appeared from her head.

A golden halo identical to that of Azadin spreads out from around her.

“oh?!”

“Oh…..”

All the people who were watching the situation were surprised.

As Medium removed the blood-stained bandages a goddess-like beauty with clean unblemished skin was revealed.

‘Wow. That’s serious.’

Ismail who knew the situation turned his head away because it was a scene he could not bear to see with his eyes open but the other refugees were all shocked as if a goddess had suddenly appeared and their gaze was stolen.

“Listen people. I am the servant of the king of Midian and I am his appointed agent. In his name I ask are you willing to go away from your families and stand before your enemies?”

The people were alarmed by the voice of Midiam. The power and divinity of her voice which resonated from all directions inspired fear.

Aren’t you going to die if you answer carelessly?

Everyone was paralyzed with fear.

Tens of thousands of people were unable to respond to a single word from the empress.

“Answer. If you answer honestly I won’t blame you.”

“Oh no!”

“Who would want to be separated from their family for life?”

“Then accept the promise of the New Testament that Your Majesty has given you. Practice virtue be faithful love others as you love your own family with one heart and one mind and be humble. Can you keep such a promise?”

“….”

“Answer me!”

“yes.”

The people’s answer shook heaven and earth.

“Understood. Then by the authority given to you by Your Majesty I command you to kneel!”

All the people who had already gathered were kneeling.

Midiam pulled out Azadin’s sword Aurelia Dawn and held it high.

Then the clouds in the sky parted and true to the name of the sword a golden light descended from the sky and began to illuminate the surroundings.

In a majestic and beautiful sight Medium looked back at the kneeling soldiers.

“Let wisdom be your guide and practice mercy and courage. Believe that this is a miraculous power more powerful than the blood of the gods more powerful than any magic. Believe that even the gods even the angels of heaven believed and longed for the salvation of man. If this faith is in you you will all become knights.”

“!?”

“uh?!”

The region was confused.

“When you sit down you are a boy but when you rise you are a knight. Rise!”

With the declaration of Midiam Etar divine power began to spread among the people.

In fact among the people there appeared those who had the faith that Midiam spoke of and awakened as knights.

“ah….”

“Oh my. This is a miracle!”

The people were surprised and also moved.

“Captain Li Zhen. I have damaged your reputation. Please treat me as a warlord.”

“Oh no. How dare I.”

“Even though I am the empress I have disrupted military discipline. Without punishment how can the discipline of the army be upright? In order to atone for my sins I will work with the people to weave and cook and I will take on the work of supporting the soldiers as a logistics officer. Please do not abandon these families but take them with you to the front lines. Then the knights will also be able to display the power of true miracles.”

When Midiam said this the people were truly moved.

The empress who was no different from a living goddess volunteered to personally accompany the army weaving cooking and supporting the battlefield with the women of the brothel.

Moreover among those she appointed there were those who actually showed the qualities of a knight.

“Poetry is the power of the New Testament!”

“Oh… my God.”

“Long live the Empress Dowager!”

“Viva!”

The people began to cheer excited by the miracle that occurred before their eyes.

And Ismail was watching the scene with a trembling expression.

“Ah this works.”