The Girl Who Eats the God of Death
Chapter 24 - Lunch With the Commander Very Stormy but Delicious

One month after the Imperial Army and Imperial Forces fought at Madros.

In the Madros Castle meeting room, the castle lord and commander of the Fifth Army, Kerry, and an uninvited guest were seated opposite each other at a round table.

Behind Kerry were bodyguards wearing heavy armor, and if the man in front of them displayed strange behavior, they would instantly prepare for battle.

With only one young officer accompanying the guest, the man's smile did not change despite being surrounded by hostility from all around.

Kerry cleared his throat, and then spoke to the man in his usual tone.

"Yo. I'd say it's good you came, but I'm sorry, you and I are enemies now. Is it okay for you to come to this castle even if you know about it?"

`Don't complain if I cut off my head without talking to you.` Kerry said while drinking the drink.

The man, Diener, replied in a calm tone.

"It's freezing. I came to this castle as someone who loves peace. I hope the general can understand."

"Not pretend. Don't mess with me, okay? My intelligence unit has sniffed out what you're up to. You're a very lowly human being, spreading chaos everywhere. You're already a lowly beast."

Kerry said he was not happy. The Madros intelligence unit not only spied on the Empire, but also the Kingdom and the Liberation Army. Of course with the aim of sniffing the danger of crisis. There is no positive evidence, but reports say there is a very high probability that the Calm Abomination was orchestrated by the Liberation Army.

Countries and armies always have a rotten side that will not be revealed. They will not be able to move or kill people if they try to stay pure.

"Only the things that they consider good that the public believes. No matter whether the Kingdom stands on justice, after all this, no one will believe it, and no one will scoff at the actions of the Liberation Army disguised as Royal Troops and committed looting."

Diener said, her expression was soft, but her eyes were not smiling. If he makes one mistake, then his eyes are off his body.

Get ready for it, Diener comes cr Madros.

"As you said. No matter how the Kingdom refutes something, it is just an excuse. However, if it is just slandering the Kingdom, I can do it whenever I want. Sorry, I'm busy. I don't have time for your jokes and the naivety of a stupid woman who can't tell her reality and dreams apart. If you have any business, tell me quickly."

Kerry put his glass on the table hard and glared at Diener with a gaze full of killing intent.

Diener shrugged his shoulders and started talking.

"Just a simple matter. Until we take control of the Capital, I want you not to move the Fifth Army from Madros."

"Are you aware of what you're saying? What has been said can no longer be withdrawn."

As Kerry raised his right hand, the bodyguards unsheathed their swords. There would most likely be two bodies in this room when that raised hand was swung down.

"of course. Currently, the combat power of the Liberation Army is approximately 150,000. Although our morale is high, if attacked from three directions, north, south and Canaan region, it will certainly be very heavy. I believe you won't move, given how wise you are, but you ignored Madros and moved all your troops towards us, certainly unstoppable, even if it was us."

"......And what's your reason for blatantly saying this to me? You intend to threaten me?"

"When you move your army from Madros, the Imperial Army will launch a massive attack on this region. This is solid information I got from Prince Alan. I also do not want any further intervention from the Empire. Therefore, I came to make them not move. I can't let your army move from here."

Strictly Diener while tapping his finger on the table.

"We have Alexander's first prince here as a prisoner. If they come invading again, Alexander will be killed."

"Emperor Alf did not half-heartedly prioritize the life of a prince over the expansion of his realm. Accepting negotiations is simply to buy time for military preparations."

diener's words mix facts and truth. Diener was currently paying attention to whether the Emperor would prioritize Alexander's life.

He understood that the Empire did not just say yes in negotiations because when they accepted one proposal, the demands would be more and more. The hostage will not be released.

".....So anyway. I get your point. But, your demands were rejected. Go awayl. You're ruining the view."

"really unfortunate. However, I am glad to be able to speak directly with you. If there is a long life, we can meet again. I'm sure it'll be soon."

"Hmph, I have no intention of meeting you. Hey, our guest's coming home. Show him the way out!"

"Ready-rush!"

Kerry stood up, indicating that there was nothing more to talk about, and left the room.

Diener and the officer who accompanied him, Vander, were pushed by the soldiers and forced out of the room.

"......Mr. Diener. That's pretty unpleasant."

Vander spoke to his boss while riding his horse. According to him, his negotiations had failed with the worst result.

"I'm confused by what you mean unpleasant. Didn't the negotiations work? From the very beginning, I had achieved my goal of meeting with Mr. Kerry at this time."

"T-Stay that."

"That man will definitely not move from here. More than his loyalty towards the Kingdom, he was only thinking about how to protect the Madros territory. That's what offended the man. Even though he ended my negotiations, it hasn't changed."

"If you understand that, then why come here directly, Mr Diener?"

"Preparation for post-liberation of the Capital. I need him to survive the expansion of the Empire in the future as well. Madros was a leading region in the face of the Empire, and the only people who could carry out the task were Madros. For that reason, the negotiations this time require us to meet face to face. After liberating the capital, I don't want to be under a puppet regime, even if it means we have to stand alone."

Diener said her own thoughts in a flat tone. In his mind, the current ruler had already fallen. The continuation is more important. No doubt the Empire would interfere in the new political power. That was the goal of Emperor Alf. For Diener. He had to minimize the Empire's interference.

From the beginning, the Empire that stumbled this time was an event beyond his expectations. The kingdom having the momentum of retribution was unacceptable, but it was a blessing in itself that the power of the Empire was held back for a while. More importantly, the hostage of the crown prince was a gift.

It was the same as having the strongest negotiation card against the Empire. With this the Imperial Army troops could not move.

At the same time, the victory of the Kingdom invited unrest among the feudal lords who were currently on edge, which made Diener's active projects even more volatile. The feudal lords did not expect the Kingdom to survive like this, but it was also hard to believe that the Liberation Army would gain victory without problems. They go back into hiding, assuming that the best course of action is to wait.

On the border with the Union in the southeast, the Royal Forces, Liberation Army, and Union faced each other, and they had been caught in a dead-end situation where no one could move.

For now, the only thing the Liberation Army could pursue was to destroy the main army of the Royal Army, take control of Canaan, and break into the Royal Capital. That's the only option.

If the flow of battle was in their favor at this moment, everyone who was currently silent would come under the umbrella of the Liberation Army.

The key to the Liberation War was the next battle. It is likely that the war will take place in the location between Canaan and Belta, a battle that will determine everything.

".....Vanders. The next battle we cannot lose. Serve with all your strength. The success you get will be rewarded."

Diener bought Vander's abilities. It was Diener who caused Commander Sharov to be withdrawn, and he was the one who suggested a coup attempt. Obviously, all of that is a ruse. Sharov had no intention of rebelling. They have sowed discord on Prime Minister Farzam, and forcibly turned the smoke into a fierce blaze.

"–Ready, I know my job!"

"I will return to Belta and begin the battle preparations. You bring the funds and provide the Cologne cows as planned. They'll be our aces in the next battle. As many groups as you can. Minimum 1,000. Quality is no problem."

"Understanding. ....But how do you use the beef?"

"I will give the soldiers high quality beef. Ignore the problem for now. Soon, you'll understand."

Diener answered, the corner of her lips rose, and began to spur her horse. His guards followed him immediately.

Cologne cattle are large cows that have sharp horns and only exist in the northern part of the continent. The cow may at first glance seem like a tame beast, but when it senses danger, it has a ferocious nature that will continue to chase its enemy wherever it goes.

The meat was delicious, and worth the difficulty level to catch it, it was extremely expensive in the market. Hunters often went hunting for Cologne cows, but many times the situation turned around and they were killed.

* * *

After being promoted to Colonel and given the task, Schera moved casually, carrying 100 cavalry–while sucking on the long carrot of his mouth.

Sometimes, he threw a carrot in front of his horse, giving the horse something to eat. Anyhow, there were more than enough vegetables in the pouch he had on his waist. Giving the horse some seeds is not a problem.

"Colonel, it looks like you're in a good mood."

"Mnn, because I got this vegetable bag before we left. Congratulations on being promoted to Colonel. I'm happy to be promoted."

A couple of young children came to the hero, Schera, and asked him what he wanted as a gift. That's why when he responded that anything didn't matter as long as he could eat it, he got this bag of vegetables the next day. Schera accepted, much happier than when he got a medal or a letter of recommendation in his Tibetan language.

"I'm happy for you. Let us give you a gift as congratulations on your promotion after this."

"Not to be self-employed. Put that aside, you want to too?"

"Thank you very much, I'll gladly accept!"

Schera threw vegetables at him, and the rider caught him, excited. Schera began chewing on other vegetables, thinking that the soldier was like a trained dog.

Yalder had been returned to General, but at the same time, Barbora was also promoted from Lieutenant General to General.

As Barbora's authority became greater because she had command over Canaan's defense, Yalder could not impose her opinion on her.

They are both famous for being like tom and jerry, but because her desire for promotion has been granted, Barbora more or less has returned to rational, and even when she met Yalder, she said, he did not show the hostility he had as before. Yalder had also gone through a hard ordeal and seemed to have matured as a human being, gaining self-control and high patience.

That said, it was just a story about the two Generals. The criticism and pressure on Schera, the youngest Colonel in the history of the Kingdom, was immense, and he is now the center of attention, filled with jealousy, malice, fear, and hatred.

Even worse came from the Major Generals, because when Schera was promoted next, they would rank similarly. They were terrified overtaken and surpassed by the commoners who were riding at a speed beyond reason. For them, their position being replaced by someone like him who they really underestimate is unbearable.

Barbora's confidants for many years, Major General Octavio, and Major General Borbon. They repeatedly slandered Schera whenever there was an incident, and they were also often scolded by the emotional Yalder. Barbora pretended that it had nothing to do with her, but at the very end she displayed an expression that stated that she was fed up with it all.

Humans who are not interested in promotions like Major General Larus are very rare in the Kingdom.

Therefore, having been freed from the stares of his rotten comrades, Schera was very carefree, and on a sunny afternoon, he walked around with his horse humming.

"Colonel, a group of cavalry and chariots approached from the front. They put up the First Army flag."

"Alright, all members form a line-up! We will welcome the General, Commander Sharov!! Don't act disrespectfully!"

"Ready-and-rush!"

With the command of Schera, the cavalry split into two rows and prepared to welcome the cavalry from the Commander.

Schera stood in their midst and greeted the group from the front.

The rider leading the group said loudly.

"Black flag with white crow emblem, Colonel Schera right! We are cavalry from the First Army affiliated with Canaan! We're handing over the duties of escorting the Honorable Commander Sharov!"

"Understand! I swear by this emblem that we will escort the Commander to the Capital!"

Schera saluted, trying to look dignified as much as possible. Officer Sidamo's staff had really galvanised him before. "As a commander, you must be dignified" he said.

Schera himself did not know how to look dignified, but everything would be fine if he looked firm, he thought.

"Understanding! We must return to the Canaan defense immediately! All right then, we're saying goodbye!"

After reporting the necessary, he turned his horse, and the cavalry unit began to dart away. His task was simple: escort Commander Sharov, who had lost his military authority, to the Royal Capital. The reason why it took him a month until his escort was made was because as his last service, Sharov had decided to bring order to the restlessness in Canaan. It was possible that the soldiers who swore allegiance to Sharov would go on a rampage, so they could not immediately send him off. There was a very high chance that Major General Larus and the others had openly declared that they would follow Sharov if he rebelled. Thinking that he had to stop them, Sharov personally persuaded them, and somehow managed to make them understand. Because Sharov, who was so loyal to the Kingdom, had persuaded the soldiers who were enraged by virtue, his peerage and rank were removed, and it seemed like he would also be executed.

Not understanding the logic of the world, Schera tilted her head. Katarina explained it to him, but she still didn't understand. If they wanted to annihilate the rebel forces, he thought it would be more efficient to defend Sharov. However, he was not very interested in the matter anyway, so he did not show any opposition at all. How else to try, because he will feel hungry when he thinks about something he does not care about. Eat, sleep, and fight. He's not too interested in anything else.

From the carriage was Sharov whose handcuffed hands were taken out by the bodyguards, and he saluted in slow motion.

"Good work doing your job. It would be a good story, escorted by the heroic and valiant Colonel Schera."

"It's an honor for me! This unworthy Schera was given the privilege of devoting his soul and body to escort the Commander to the Capital of Blanca!"

Schera deftly got off his horse, straightened his back, and saluted. Because this is an unusual posture, his shoulders are stiff. His stomach was also rumbling.

Incidentally, "inappropriate" was something he heard nice to add in front of someone's name when speaking to someone with dignity. If he does, it gives the impression of "dignity". It was one of the words that Officer Sidamo taught him. He was also told not to use it too often.

"Hahahaha-, other than you, there may not be any officer who is more incompatible with polite language. It really doesn't fit. It's a pity we didn't have a chance to fight together. Even I myself want to see a power equivalent to 'Death God' with these eyes."

"–Siap–, this officer also thought it was a pity!"

"Alright then, I'm counting on you on this trip, Colonel Schera."

"86-!"

Rubbing his beard, Sharov smiled gently. Schera was willing to offer the vegetables that were bagged on his waist, but the horse stared greedily at him, so he stuffed the vegetables into his own mouth.

On the way to the capital.

–A group appears, led by the youngest daughter of the Basarov family, but there is no problem in the least, and the task of escort continues.

Since Schera decided to take a break from eating, she gave Sharov a chance to talk to his granddaughter. Some people think it's Schera's good attitude, but the truth is that he's hungry.

"....Anna. If the Colonel was straight on his "duty", you would've lost your head. Thank God, he still has compassion."

"Grandfather, Mr. Sharov. Come run away with us. If you go to the Capital now, you will be killed. Those people have no intention of listening to you. They intend to execute you without trial. Even Dad, Mother, everyone has been taken there!"

Sharov's grandson, Anna Basarov, raised his voice. Schera acted as if she had not heard, and began to devour her lunch. Only when he eats does he have undivided undivided undivided attention. The other cavalrymen also began to eat vigorously, noisily by themselves.

"Grandfather himself didn't do a bad thing, so why should grandfather run away? By escaping it would be considered to have a mistake. Even if there is a mistake, for the grandfather himself, the Commander, doing such a cowardly action is unacceptable. Grandfather should meet with His Majesty in person and prove grandfather's innocence."

"But!"

"Look good, Anna. You continue as you are, and go to Union. The details are written in this letter. There were a lot of Grandpa's friends there. They'll treat you well."

"If Grandpa doesn't come, then I will also go to the Capital!"

"You can't participate in grandpa's selfishness. Grandpa wanted to do the same for others as best he could, but."

"Why, why is Grandpa, who works sincerely, treated like a criminal-!?"

Anna covered her face with both hands. Tears seeped from the slit of his hand.

"In this world, there are many things that do not have a clear explanation. Even grandfathers themselves, at this age, grandfathers learn. .....Although it seems like the price that grandfather paid is quite high...."

Sharov sighed with a tired expression.

"But–! This doesn't make any sense! I can't take it!"

"This conversation is over, Anna. You can't assume the Colonel's kindness is endless. Stay healthy living. We always pray for your happiness."

Sharov gave a signal with his eyes, and the soldiers who came with Anna held both of his hands and distanced him.

They were soldiers who swore allegiance to the Basarov family, and they had greater loyalty than anyone else. They will work for the Basarov family until the end of their lives. It is a shame that he cannot reward their loyalty, Sharov thought.

There was resistance from Anna, but maybe she gave up soon, she started crying sobbing. What will happen to him from now on, Schera is in no position to know. Maybe he'll get caught on the road and die. Maybe he'll make it to the Union safely. Or maybe, he'll join the Liberation Army, but if that's the case, then it's only a matter of time until he's killed at Schera's hands.

Schera stuffed the last piece of meat into her mouth, cleaned up the leftovers on her mouth, and sighed in satisfaction.

Sharov apologized to Schera.

"Sorry, Colonel. For my family's unsightly attitude–"

"This lowly girl was eating, and saw nothing. If the Commander is ready, does the Commander want to leave immediately?"

".....mmm, I'm handing it to you."

"The Schera cavalry is leaving! Start moving!! Destination, the capital of Blanca!"

"Start moving-! Raise flag-!"

Schera started darting along with his horse while carrying his scythe on his shoulder. While bringing along a person who was slandered as a criminal, the Death God army moved towards the Capital.

Upon reaching the Capital, Schera was immediately ordered to head to Canaan, and set off without being given time to rest. Schera, who was looking forward to the Capital's food, complained with a sour expression, after clicking her tongue. It seemed like he had never been lucky in the Capital, and he sighed the entire time.

When they were about to part, Sharov held Schera's hand and said quietly but it meant "Submit the Kingdom to you". As Schera nodded, Sharov also nodded repeatedly, his body trembling with regret. In the end, Sharov was roughly herded by the soldiers of the Capital who were already tired of waiting.

Schera just watched, expressionless. He doesn't have strong emotions for Sharov.

Not long after, he took out the vegetables from the pouch, put them in his mouth, and walked towards his comrades.

Sharov's territory, office, and nobility were completely revoked, and to make matters worse, he was charged with the crime of attempted rebellion, and imprisoned. The kingdom did not give him a chance to defend himself.

After one week, Sharov died in prison. He personally chose a death that was unsuitable for military men, such was the rumor that spread, but there was gossip among the people of the Kingdom that he was poisoned by Farzam. More people believe Sharov was poisoned to death is an indication of low confidence in Prime Minister Farzam.

Formerly referred to as a symbol of the Yuze Royal Family, the Bazarov lineage was abolished. As for the members of his family, those who were of sufficient age were sentenced, the underage and the female status were reduced to commoners, and the issue of this rebellion was temporarily resolved.

However, this coup attempt led to the instillation of suspicion among military officers towards the Kingdom and the Prime Minister, and their cohesion grew more and more palpable with time. And also, it could be called ironic that the internal rebellion suppressed by Sharov's military fame began to move again.