Defense 999,999,999 Corps Commander

17 – Become the 7 Lords(1)

-Now I will call you the 7 Lords.

-Please take good care of me in the future?

I smiled dejectedly as I recalled what had happened earlier.

‘This is how it works.’

Starting as a criminal, I became the 7th monarch, who was an aristocratic appealer.

The lord of the Black Sea, who fought hard, clearly admitted defeat. Other lords also seemed to welcome me.

It is no exaggeration to say that monarchs, who usually think they are the best, show such a reaction that they are treated with utmost respect.

‘This is the real beginning.’

I shouldn’t have been excited about that.

The process so far is just a tutorial.

The real game begins now.

– Dalgudak

“My lord! Im here.”

The carriage stopped, and the door swung wide open.

“Good job.”

He got off the carriage and tapped the coachman on the shoulder.

His pupils widen.

“This kind of encouragement for a lowly person like me… I was so happy to be able to serve the monarch-!”

He fell flat on his face.

To be honest, I was a bit taken aback by the reaction I had never seen before.

I also like the taste of power.

Because the attitude towards me has changed like this in just a few hours.

“You are finally here. It’s an honor to meet you. My name is Dermian, the governor who will serve the monarch in the future.”

Outside, a long-haired man who looked well over 180 was waiting with his head down.

He continued with a polite tone.

“We will take special care of you so that you will not have any inconvenience in your future stay.”

“Nice to meet you. I wish you well in the future.”

“Yes, I am humbled, but please take good care of me.”

He was quite a likable guy.

Even at a glance, I am sure that it would be comfortable to have him by his side, as the character is tall and handsome.

“Gerard—!”

At that time, a faint voice was heard from somewhere.

As she turns her head, a woman comes running like a puppy.

“Seina?”

“What if you leave me behind!”

‘… Oh right.’

Come to think of it, I was told to come to Lord Serdic’s castle.

“I was worried-!”

Seina comes into my arms.

‘!’

For a moment, I felt a sense of inadequacy.

Is that what I think is correct?

“Keuheum, it must have been mixed up. Were you very worried?”

“Then, of course, don’t worry… “

I smiled furiously.

It was quite extraordinary.

Even though we were apart, he still worried about me.

This is all because I like my personality.

“… In case Gerard abandoned me!”

“… ….”

I was a little taken aback by the following words, but it’s okay.

Seina just needs to grow up quickly like now.

[LV. 90]

‘I just leveled up….’

It is also true of the Werewolf tribe of superior bloodlines.

No matter how long it’s been, you’re already in your 90s.

It’s not long before it becomes my great sword.

“This is Seina, who was my escort. Be extra careful to avoid discomfort.”

“I will serve you.”

I took one look at the exterior of the mansion and then opened my mouth.

“Then, let’s go inside.”

“Okay. Come this way.”

So we stepped into the entrance of the Monarchy.

**

“Wow….”

Upon entering the castle, a neat red carpet is stepped on.

The gold frames and chandeliers hanging from the ceiling shone luxuriously.

There was a painting on the wall that looked like something out of a myth.

“Gerard, are we going to stay here?”

“Yes.”

“As expected, I have a good eye! It’s because the owner left it well.”

Seina smiled brightly.

I agree too.

‘… It’s gorgeous.’

Every new life.

Who would have known that I, who lived in a 3-pyeong single room, would enjoy such luxury?

“Sorry. You came earlier than planned and haven’t changed the interior design yet. If you have a preference, we will reflect it.”

At that time, Dermian lowered his head, probably thinking that I didn’t like the design.

I said, extending my hand.

“It doesn’t matter if you leave it as it is.”

“No. We will change it soon.”

I nodded at his words.

There is no need to stop people from saying that Ji is going to change.

We climbed the stairs that look like coming out of the Opera House.

Dermian looked at the stairs carefully, as if something was out of his temper.

“Sorry. It’s a stairway that doesn’t fit the stride of the monarch’s feet. We will change it soon.”

“… There is no need for that.”

“No. It is my role to assist so that there is no inconvenience in living.”

“… ….”

“Come this way.”

It was a part that showed me something about Dermian’s personality.

Even after that, he.

“The doorknob does not fit the size of the ruler’s hand. I will fix it right away.”

“Sorry. The location of the window frame is above the Lord’s head. Feng Shui is not good, so I will take action.”

I said that I would fix everything because I didn’t like it so much.

‘… Is this bastard a bit excessive?’

Thank you for thinking of me, but my loyalty was too much.

At this point, I don’t like Ji, so I think I changed it.

“This is the office the monarch will use from now on.”

When Dermian opened the door, a neatly organized office came into view.

I went inside and looked around slowly, leaning back on the chair in the office.

Fluffy was just my style.

“Should I prepare a cigar?”

Shaking my head at Damian’s question, I took out a fountain pen from the table and fiddled with it.

“All right. Rather, what am I supposed to do next?”

“You don’t have to do anything.”

Dermian said firmly.

“… No need to?”

“Yes.”

‘… It’s honey.’

Still, since I have risen to the position of monarch, I was thinking of taking action in moderation.

But I can’t do anything.

I think I can move up the schedules I have to do in the future.

**

“Come this way. Now, let me introduce you to the annex.”

We walked through the garden with Dermian.

Flowers of various colors catch my eye.

Most of them were flowers I had never seen before, but they were fun to look at.

“What are they doing?”

At that time, a sight suddenly caught my eye.

“These are the humans on their way to the quarry.”

“A quarry?”

“Yes, by selecting the slaves and taking them to the quarries.”

People are walking in rows like pigs being led to a slaughterhouse.

Normally, they might have felt sorry for them.

However, I didn’t feel anything right away.

Because that scene felt unrealistic, like watching a movie.

“You scum! Didn’t I tell you not to leave the ranks?”

The man who manages the slaves stomps and shouts at the man who has strayed from the line.

“Humans are very strange creatures.”

Dermian, who was watching that, slowly opened his mouth.

“What is so strange about it?”

“Doesn’t he threaten and harm his fellow countrymen in the same situation?”

He continued with a sad expression on his face.

“Even though we demons are cruel and violent, that is all. Like humans, they don’t try to harass or deceive others who are weaker than themselves. In this respect, I think humans are rather cruel than demons.”

I kept my mouth shut at Dermian’s words.

That makes sense.

For all living beings except humans, power is everything.

There is no such thing as stabbing someone in the back or cheating.

Is there any creature in this world that is as dark-hearted as humans?

“Hey fish heads—! I would have just told you not to deviate! Don’t my words sound like words? These chews! “

A man’s scream is heard once more.

He was stepping on a child and an old man one after another.

“I’m a kid, so I don’t listen! Old man, you son of a b*tch, listen up! Before you drag your son and grandchildren along!”

“As for my son and grandson, please… Please look!”

Children and the elderly kneel down helplessly and cry out.

“Gerard… are you okay?”

Seina carefully opened her mouth from the side.

“What do you mean?”

“The expression… not good.”

Only then did I become aware.

My face is badly distorted.

Dermian must have noticed this as well, and quietly waved at the man.

He rushes this way in a hurry.

“Did you call?!”

A guy lying on the floor.

“How old are the child and the old man?”

I asked in a cold tone.

“Until then… I do not know.”

“So, did you hit me for breaking away from the ranks?”

“Yeah yeah! That’s right! Not only that, but those b*tches are always sluggish. Sorry! I should have taken better care of them!”

“You’re the one who doesn’t have an answer.”

“Yes… ?”

He asked in a puzzled voice, and he looked at me as if he had made a big mistake.

“… I’m so sorry! I thought briefly. I should have just split that old woman’s belly open with a knife. If you wait for a moment, I will shove it right now!”

“!”

Words do not come out of my mouth.

His thoughts were different from those of ordinary people.

It was then.

-Kwadeuk!

Dermian trampled the head of the man in front of him with his foot.

His head exploded like a watermelon.

He said to his corpse with a cold face.

“Do you know what kind of person this person is and make eye contact?”