Pseudo-Villaines

Lose

Dublin's royal forces have occupied Count Feldberg's territory. This is not a lie that is used to weaken the opponent. This is the truth. Two days after Count Feldberg left his territory, the kingdom of Dublin, which had secretly moved 5,000 troops, managed to conquer the city without any significant resistance.

This was in stark contrast to the information that reached the ears of Duke Eisen and Count Feldberg. In the letters they always receive, their spies say that the kingdom of Dublin is in its worst condition. Harvest failure, rebellion in the former kingdom of Bucharest, famine, and various other problems. In other words, they were not prepared for war.

Who knew it was all fake news? The Kingdom of Dublin, or rather the former kingdom of Dublin, is not as bad as it is written in the letters they read. On the contrary, they were much more prosperous and stronger now compared to other lands in the west of Akkad.

And here's the result. While Count Feldberg and Duke Eisen are struggling to establish their respective powers by shedding blood on each other, the new authorities in Dublin could capitalize on the ensuing chaos for their own benefit.

Under Rose's command, Dublin troops quickly occupied the city of Feldberg without a difficult fight. Given only 100 knights and dozens of militias, they were definitely no match for Dublin's 5000 disciplined and well-trained troops.

There is no resistance from the people. They are tired and fed up with all this to the point where they are resigned to what the enemy is doing to them.

But unlike what was in their expectations, Rose did not treat them badly. Even otherwise. He forbade his troops to build encampments within the city and forbade them to do bad things.

He was also kind enough to help the starving population by giving them food. It was his own initiative. He knew Jean wouldn't be upset about this.

In fact, aside from being out of kindness, Rose also had a pragmatic reason behind her actions. It would be easier to make the townspeople an ally than an enemy. He needed this territory as his foothold to continue his expansion towards Nebelhorn City.

He also needed the city of Feldberg to accommodate the impending reinforcements. So, as much as possible the inhabitants of the city should receive another arrival.

"I've done my part, Mr. Jean. The rest I leave to you."

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"That-can't be! There's no way that's happening! H-hey, say something! What you just said was a lie, right!?"

Count Feldberg was still unsure of what he had just heard. The Dublin royal army has occupied its territory? How come! With their current strength, all the resources this country has should be enough to roll up the kingdom of Dublin! But, why would they be able to move at a time like this!?

"Hmmm? It's time I stopped playing."

Surprisingly, the dead Goln with his pierced heart, stood back up. He had pulled out a knife from his chest and the wound he had had been covered. All that remains is a blood stain that sticks all over the body.

"You-you! Aren't you dead!? Why are you back alive!!?"

Whether it was Count Feldberg or Duke Eisen was extremely shocked. For the first time in their lives to see someone actually rise from the dead. Goln just laughed at their expressions.

"Thank you. But with your superficial brains, I don't think you'll ever be able to guess the mystery that's happening to me."

Goln said that while playing with the knife he was holding. His gaze was fixed on Duke Eisen, who looked at him with a surprised expression as well as hopeful.

Goln smiled slightly. Slowly, his face changed. The skin that was once wrinkled is now back tight. His eyes that were green turned black. His thin, dry body transformed into an ideal body. Goln has truly become a completely different person!

"Tu-tuan Goln...a-what is that...you?"

Trudging around, Duke Eisen said that. Even though he was a kara, he forced himself to ask. As for Goln smiled.

"Ah, right. Me and Goln are the same person. Let's repeat the introductions, Your Majesty. My name is Jean. More precisely, Baron Jean De Ruhr. Nice to meet you."

Count Feldberg and Duke Eisen opened their eyes. Both of them knew who Baron De Ruhr was. The man who succeeded in overthrowing the prince Hans Cassilas Dublin and removing his supporting nobles and consolidating his power there.

Nothing could prevent the destruction that would befall them both.