He Became The Most Insane Emperor Of All Time [EN]: Chapter 121

I Became the Crazy Emperor of the Era – Episode 121

After defeating the Ratmen, I acquired Prospera’s temple and archive.

The archive contained a wealth of technologies and knowledge within its system.

Although many artifacts were damaged by the Ratmen’s rampage, leaving only a few usable items, we could rebuild them someday using that technology and knowledge.

“The problem is that ‘someday’ seems so far away. It’s all just a pipe dream.”

It might be a harsh assessment, but in reality, many things were just out of reach.

For example, the steam engine from the steam tank I destroyed is also recorded in the archive, complete with its technology and knowledge.

It would take some time for scholars and engineers to understand it, but even putting that aside, there were problems with using that steam engine.

“Even if we make it, it’s impossible without proper auxiliary facilities.”

Not only does it require considerable ironworking expertise to create a steam engine, but even if we make it, it’s useless without the infrastructure to supply coal and appropriate applications for it.

Moreover, the steam tank doesn’t rely solely on steam engine technology, so reproducing that tank is impossible for now.

“So, you’re saying we need to establish the basic industries first?”

“Exactly, Prime Minister. That’s why I summoned you here to Prospera’s archive.”

Cal Bright, the Prime Minister, who came to Prospera’s archive at my order, nodded, showing awe at the archive’s mysterious sight while also agreeing with my words.

“If we need to strengthen the internal affairs, it is right to consult with ministers, including me. Then, will you now handle state affairs in the Imperial Palace…….”

“Now that I’ve made that guy stamp the documents, I have to run around even more.”

“……Haa, I see.”

Miro, whom I placed in the Imperial Palace, is now in charge of document approval, so he’s not just slacking off.

Of course, Miro shouted, ‘It’s a breach of contract!’ but he seemed unlikely to run away because he was already accustomed to the luxurious life in the Imperial Palace.

“So, what do you think is the most pressing need right now, Prime Minister?”

“Well, it’s hard to pinpoint just one thing because there are so many requirements right now. However, from a long-term perspective… it would be resource development and securing labor.”

I nodded at the Prime Minister’s opinion.

Developing resources requires labor, but processing and using them also requires labor.

In short, miners or factory workers.

But now, this world is a typical medieval setting, and most of the labor force is tied to agriculture.

Naturally, there weren’t many people available to become factory workers.

“Reforming society would be ideal, but considering the side effects, it’s not a problem that can be solved with a day or two of thought.”

“That’s right. But fortunately, we don’t have to worry about that for long. Kiesel.”

-Beep, searching for the optimal solution path.

Fortunately, I had Kiesel, an artificial intelligence that could consider various variables and suggest various solutions.

-External population inflow is essential in conjunction with internal population reform.

-Review the areas with the richest resource deposits in the currently secured or securable areas.

-Review the places where labor demand is most needed.

-Beep, the results have been calculated.

Soon, Kiesel’s analysis results appeared on the archive’s hologram map.

“The Western Territory.”

And the place I had to go was decided.

* * *

“T, they’re coming!”

“Everyone, hold your positions! Don’t be afraid! We can survive!”

In a frontier village in the Western Territory.

The militia of that frontier village was holding crossbows, their hands trembling.

To boost their morale, a ranger appointed as a sheriff was shouting while holding a magic-triggered musket.

“Wipe out all the humans!”

“Kill them!”

The ones rushing at them were the Greenskins.

Made up of goblins and orcs, they raided the humans who formed the frontier village, plundering grain and wealth or kidnapping people.

In the vast Western Territory, it was difficult for the central army to respond immediately to the raiders, and the self-defense forces had no choice but to defend desperately.

“Fire!”

Swoosh! Swoosh!

Taang!

When the Greenskins came within range, the ranger ordered them to fire.

The militiamen fired their crossbows all at once through the palisade [a defensive fence made of pointed stakes].

The ranger himself sniped and knocked down an orc with a musket, and the bolts fired by others killed many goblins and orcs.

“Spearmen! Spears forward! Crossbowmen, reload quickly!”

“Hurry! Reload quickly if you don’t want to die!”

While those acting as noncommissioned officers were shouting, the Greenskins were now right in front of them.

“Taste Gorgatz’s hammer!”

But just then, a giant orc with a huge hammer jumped up and slammed the hammer into the ground.

Kwaaang!

“Uwaaaak!”

“T, the palisade!”

“It collapsed!”

Immediately, an earthquake occurred, and the shockwave destroyed the palisade.

The barricade that had blocked the Greenskins from rushing in had completely disappeared!

“Sheriff! What do we do!”

“T, this……!”

Of course, they could not stand up to it with a handful of self-defense forces.

“Everyone retreats to the shelter. I’ll buy time.”

Seureung-

“Sheriff!”

“Hurry!”

Without anyone stopping him, the sheriff drew his magic-triggered pistol and sword and charged forward.

Chwaak, Seokeok!

The sheriff, who had been fighting well, cutting down goblins, soon faced the orcs.

Taang!

-Kuwok!

He boldly fired a magic-triggered pistol at the orcs.

He was able to buy time by repeating the process of hitting, running, and reloading.

“Krrr! Not bad for a human!”

But soon he faced a giant orc with a huge hammer that had broken the barricade at once.

“Die!”

Cheolkeok, Taang!

He immediately fired a magic-triggered pistol, and it hit the orc’s head right away.

The sheriff was sure he was dead.

“Khehehehe…… It tickles.”

“……!”

But the bullet that hit his forehead failed to pierce his skull.

For a moment, his skin turned as hard as steel, blocking the bullet.

“It’s useless!”

Puk!

The sheriff was kicked away.

He couldn’t get his body under control properly as he was slammed into the ground.

“Khuhuhu…… Any last words?”

“……Long live the Empire.”

The orc, filled with ridicule, approached him and asked mockingly, and he answered, spitting blood.

“Excellent, soldiers.”

“……!”

At that moment when he was prepared to die, he heard a familiar voice ringing in his ear.

Chwarararak-

At the same time as he heard the voice, black shadows wrapped around the body of the giant orc who had come right in front of him.

“Kwok? This is-”

Chwajajak!

The shadows immediately became blades and cut him to pieces.

“Now leave it to me.”

“You are……!”

Once silver armor that was black.

However, he clearly remembered the shape of the armor and the voice, as he had participated in the battle against the Greenskins in the last civil war.

“Lord Shadow……!”

I chuckled as I saw the ranger recognizing my other alias.

It seemed that in the Western Territory, my reputation as ‘Shadow’ was still higher than as the Emperor.

It was different from the eastern or southern regions, which I had personally visited as the Emperor. Perhaps the west would continue to be like that in the future.

-Geuaek! The boss is dead!

-Kill that guy!

-Bad human!

“They don’t run away even after killing the leader? Not bad?”

It was a little different from the usual Greenskins. It felt like they were more united.

But they weren’t the ones who could be my opponents.

Hwirik Chwarararararak!

Chwajajajajak!

I swung the shadow blade like a storm.

With that alone, the goblins were swept away and torn to pieces without being able to withstand it.

However, there were still many survivors because there were quite a few of them.

“Silver! Go wild!”

-Krrreung Keongkeong!

I didn’t hesitate to call Silver, and Silver bravely rushed into the Greenskins.

-Keong! Keong!

Pajijijijijijik!

Ruthless electricity was emitted from Silver’s mane and fur.

Silver, who had become stronger as my familiar, was fully demonstrating his divine power as a spirit.

Jeujeujeujeu- Kwagwang!

Shusyuk! Shushushuk!

“Run away! It’s too strong!”

“This raid has failed!”

When I joined in using Aura and Shadow Blade, the Greenskins soon began to retreat.

“W, we’re alive!”

“We survived thanks to that knight!”

“Thank you, knight!”

As the Greenskins retreated, the militiamen who had remained until the end at the sheriff’s words praised me.

I approached the sheriff, who was still unable to get up, and held out my hand to help him up, asking.

“Are you okay?”

“I, I’m fine. More than that, how is it that Lord Shadow is here?”

“I have some business here. I heard there’s an expedition team around here.”

“Ah, yes. There are those who explore the land beyond the west…… Ah, they’re coming over there. It’s late, but…….”

The expedition’s cavalry was seen approaching from afar.

They had a defense contract with the village, so they were coming to help, but as a result, they were late.

I was going to join the local expedition team since I came alone without mobilizing the army.

I was going to explore the mysteries of this place or advance the reclamation with them…….

“Huh? Igrit. Why are you here?”

“Shadow…….”

But I met a welcome face.

Igrit, whom I had parted with not long ago, was here.

Igrit noticed that I had come as Shadow, not as the Emperor, and called me Shadow.

“You decided to work as a mercenary for the time being? Not in the north?”

“There’s nothing I can do to rebuild the north right now. I want to train warriors. I’m going to prepare for the war with the demons someday.”

“War with the demons…… I guess that’s possible.”

Igrit seemed to expect a war with them.

And I thought there was a high probability that it would happen.

Those guys had planted cultists all over the empire, although they had been largely rooted out now.

Those demons are staying still? It doesn’t make sense.

“What are you doing here?”

“I came to resolve a postponed matter.”

“A postponed matter?”

“The west.”

The west of the Western Territory, once the land of the Empire, but now the land of the Greenskins.

“I’m going to head there.”

To regain the old land and obtain the abundant resources of the western region.

“And I’m going to win over the old imperial people.”

I had heard a report that people presumed to be old imperial people were found during the civil war.

It wasn’t the right time then, so I didn’t think about rescuing them.

But it is now.

“I’m going to save them. Will you join me?”

It will definitely be a dangerous adventure, but Igrit smiled at my question and answered as if she had been waiting.

“Of course. It’s an honor as a warrior.”

It wasn’t a bad start to an adventure.