Chapters Chapter 19. Show them what youve got (1/2)

“Milord!”

As Timothy was at a loss for words, Lucia, who had been quiet until then, stepped forward and called Kang Chul-In.

“That Goblin, as the Secretary for the enemy Lord, has volunteered himself as a diplomat and visited this territory but, in actuality, has tried to undermine and fool you. I believe that he needs to receive adequate punishment for this.”

Lucia’s opinion was fair.

Timothy up until a couple of seconds ago was a diplomat, but now was currently a key player in the enemy’s movements. It would not have been excessive to behead him this instant.

However, Kang Chul-In’s opinion was different.

“There is reason to what you are saying.”

“Then the guillotine…”

Lucia spoke cruelly. She did not intend to forgive those who had been disrespectful to Kang Chul-In.

“Not yet.”

Kang Chul-In shook his head.

“Lucia, your opinion is right and proper, but there is no significance to killing the Goblin right now. It would not be too late to do it after the battle has ended.”

“I, sir, do not understand what you are saying.”

“Look at the Goblin.”

At Lucia’s question, Kang Chul-In pointed with his chin towards Timothy, who had frozen on the spot. Timothy was unaware of the conversation happening between Kang Chul-In and Lucia and was just at a loss.

“That Secretary was abandoned by his Lord.”

Lucia’s eyes opened wide as she understood Kang Chul-In.

It’s true!

Lucia’s mind formed a picture of Timothy’s situation.

That Secretary did not know his Lord was invading our territory! If he knew, he would not have that kind of response! Ah… the Lord does not miss out on the details as always!

What crazy bastard would wage war not even a full day after sending a diplomat with not even a declaration? Violent and uncivilized diplomacy aside, it was a cruel and heartless decision made without even the smallest consideration for the diplomat sent.

“Yes, milord. The enemy Lord does not care whether his Secretary dies or not. He was abandoned.”

As Lucia looked at Timothy, her eyes filled with sympathy.

She, too, was an Secretary.

She knew better than anyone what being abandoned by a Lord meant. Lucia had also been uncertain and afraid that she was of no use to Kang Chul-In and would be abandoned. Although she couldn’t know for sure, she felt that Timothy’s heart would be burned to nothing right now.

“Yes. What is the use of taking the life of someone who has already lost it all?”

“Yes, my Lord.”

“But, he still must pay for undermining me.”

“Huh? My Lord, what do you mean…?”

“I will give him a pain worse than death.”

Kang Chul-In had a profound smile.

“Timothy, you said?”

“Yes… Lord…”

Timothy’s voice had no strength as he answered. His ears were sagging as well, and he could not get any more pitiful.

“Follow me.”

“Won’t you need to see how the one who abandoned you gets ruined?”

At that moment, Timothy saw in the face of this man called Kang Chul-In the image of the greatest evil and the image of a benevolent leader overlap.

In Kang Chul-In’s previous statement, there were two meanings.

“James.”

Kang Chul-In called his Commander James, not caring about Timothy’s thoughts.

“Yes, my Lord.”

“Go and show that arrogant ‘Jap’ his place.”

“Yes, Lord!”

James answered loudly and saluted Kang Chul-In. Then… he carefully asked a question as if he was bothered by something.

“But… Lord.”

“What does Jap mean…?”

“…There is something like that where I’m from.”

“Yes, sire!”

Kang Chul-In did not answer. He was too lazy to give an explanation.

Kang Chul-In took Lucia and Timothy to the watchtower.

In Laputa, there was a 40km-high watchtower called the “Watcher’s Tower” that made it possible to look over the territory and the surrounding area from one vantage point.

The reason for climbing the tower was simple.

Kang Chul-In was not going to participate in this battle.

It was not an urgent situation, nor was it a war big enough for him to go out into battle himself.

All he had done was order a few things previously, and those orders would be the keys to determining the tide of battle. Kimura and Timothy had no idea, but Kang Chul-In had used two scout hawks of his own as well as additional scouts to gain intel on the Burrows’ current status.

Therefore, Laputa’s soldiers had already completed all preparations for war before Timothy arrived and were just waiting for the soldiers of the Burrow lands to invade.

It was like a spider waiting for its prey after spinning its web.

“Timothy.”

Kang Chul-In looked at the soldiers of the Burrow lands that were approaching from afar and called to Timothy.

“Yes… Lord…”

Timothy was still sullen. The thought of being abandoned was too much for the old goblin.

“What do you expect the outcome would be?”

Kang Chul-In asked.

“…if you compare just the armies, it is expected that the Burrow lands will achieve a grand victory.”

“Really?”

“The military power of the Burrows is strong. There are 300 ants, 4 Giant Centipedes, and the Shogun has a Flame Toad as well.”

“Those are some powerful troops.”

Kang Chul-In nodded.

It was the truth.

Military power meant economic power.

Because Laputa was so expensive, Kang Chul-In did not have extra money to spend in the store. It was a bit embarrassing, but the current financial status of Laputa was destitute and sparse. Kimura’s military was clearly better.

However, Kang Chul-In did not bat an eye after hearing Timothy. He smiled a leisurely smile.

“So, you think your Lord can conquer this territory?”