Chapter 124: Jeromes Ascension (3) (2/2)
However, the gap between his opinion and that of Bologna’s did not close, and Milton eventually offered his last coave as much way as possible
“Two months… please wait just two months If we do so, ill be able to safely attack the ene our captured territory”
Marquis Bologna caught his breath and fell into thought when Milton proposed a time limit
And then…
“In your eyes, do you believe the enemy will not take action within those two months?”
“The enemy must divide their attention with the Northern Front I implore that you believe ti which only time will tell? Rather, if we miss the opportunity presented before us now…”
“In two months, I shall pass the sole authority to command the attack to you, Marquis So please bear with it for a na wanted to attack at this very moment if possible, but it seemed Milton would absolutely not allow that
“Two ive any round past that”
“It is settled”
Ultina to prona went on his ith both of theround to reach this co under his breath
“It would have been better to take up arna withdrew, Viscount Sabian approached Milton as he was letting out a sigh
“Good work, ht”
It had been incredibly difficult to settle down sona While it was true that dom’s nobles believed reatest honor, Bologna was particularly antsy After all, succeeding in their offensive against the Kobrook Republic was a significant enough contribution that he could expect to be elevated to a Duke This was only bound to whet his appetite
“Whatever the case may be, we have created for ourselves a period of two months Would that be doable?”
“Yes If my predictions are correct… ill have our answer by then”
“Our answer from that third lot, you mean”
“……”
At Milton’s words, Viscount Sabian’s expression betrayed a hint of uneasiness
“What is the matter? Are you not confident about this operation?”
“I a about an excellent outcome”
“Then what is the problem?”
“Only… I am concerned if we have asked too much of those two after all That is all”
“All will be well If it’s those two, they will be able to do it”
“On what grounds do you say so, ether”
“… I’m sorry?”
“Those two are a much better combination than you hts when separate – but if they act together, they display y than one expects”
“……”
“Try putting your faith in those two”
Viscount Sabian smiled
“Yes If my lord says so, I shall trust them as well”
Viscount Sabian ardently hoped that this third party would succeed
At first, he had mapped out this operation – no, this insurance plan – with a no-strings-attached attitude of giving it a shot If it worked, it worked; and if it did not, it did not
But now, this ‘insurance’ was about to becoreatest play
‘If we just succeed’
“We are here Please get off now”
“Here? This da spot is our destination?”
“Yes, it is”
“Is this really it?”
“Did I not just say it is?”
“Is this really really-”
“Yes, I’ht spot! It’s too cold for this so hurry and alight!”
The one as shouting at Rick – as trying his best to deny reality – was Robin He was the ex-pirate under Milton’s wing; now a merchant, captain, and naval commander all rolled into one
“shi+t… it’s cold Hurry up and get off Rick”
“But Tommy! This is… oh hell, is it really possible to traverse this place?”
Before them was ice as far as the eye could see Their eyes could not see very far however, as their vision was li snowstorm
Rick and Tommy, and a detachh this frozen soil
“This is an order from our lord”
“……”
“What was all that training for?”
“shi+t Lighten up, I was just having a whine”
Rick alighted from the shi+p as he talked He was followed by Tommy, and behind them were 5000 more troops who disembarked from other shi+ps
They were all equipped with the warear possible and plenty of rations This was their lifeline
After all the hted from the shi+p, Tommy stood in front of them and orated
“Listen up, all of you I a Marquis Milton Forrest”
“I aht of the same affiliation”
After the formality of introductions, Tommy continued as he scanned the soldiers
“I’ our way through this frozen earth There should be no encounters with the eneuard All of cruel Mother Nature itself is our enerih they had received an overarching explanation as they ca this in person and in the reality of this environment peaked their despair