He Became The Most Insane Emperor Of All Time [EN]: Chapter 205

“I should support the Western Territory. But only me.”

My decision was to have the army support the Eastern Territory, while I personally headed to the Western Territory.

“Stella is already in the East. Sending the army there should be enough for them to hold out.”

Stella’s military talent isn’t bad. No, regardless of her military talent, her presence alone would serve as a rallying point.

On the other hand, the Western Territory lacks a strong central figure. I semi-autonomized them, centered around the Rangers, and sent Jurgen as regent, but that method is only effective in peacetime.

In an extreme war situation like now, the rallying point would weaken significantly.

Therefore, I needed to go to the Western Territory myself. The local army might be sufficient to handle the situation to some extent.

“I will head straight to the Western Territory. Sarah, take the lead in domestic affairs at the Imperial Palace in my absence.”

We didn’t exchange worried words like ‘be careful.’ Sarah and I firmly trusted each other.

I was about to manipulate the Throne of Prosperity to teleport to Raven Guard, the capital of the Western Territory.

[The Western Territory’s control is weakened, making accurate teleportation impossible.]

“Damn it. I’ll have to go somewhere further away.”

I had a feeling that the situation in the Western Territory was already deteriorating.

In any case, I used the throne to make a long-distance teleport.

-They’re coming!

-Hold the line! Don’t retreat!

-Krrrroooarr!

-Unleash your wildness, brothers!

-For the glory of victory!

The teleported location was none other than a battlefield.

On one side, there were those enduring with a Tercio formation [a military formation used in the 16th and 17th centuries, known for its pike and shot infantry], and on the other side, there were beastmen racing like the wind.

“There was no report of such a large-scale battle. Well, news has been increasingly cut off…….”

Even if I roughly estimated, there were hundreds on both sides. It wasn’t thousands, but it was still a considerable scale.

However, the Empire’s side, which seemed to have many militiamen mixed in, was at a disadvantage.

Naturally, I had to intervene quickly.

[Imperial Soul Stage 3 Release]

[Wings of Light Deployed]

I immediately flew away quickly with the Wings of Light spread.

“L, look over there!”

“It’s definitely His Majesty the Emperor! The guardian deity of the Empire has come!”

“We’re all saved!”

There were many who recognized me now. Of course, the ignorant farmers in the militia looked dumbfounded, but the Rangers, who had experienced battles with me several times, recognized me well enough.

“Everyone, have courage! Imperials never lose!”

“Ooooooh!”

[Imperial Soul – Authority of Courage Activated]

[All those who witness the user’s aura recover 100% of their morale, and their combat power gradually increases as they continue to fight.]

[Combat power increases by 3% for every minute of continued combat]

Looking at the light that filled them with courage just by seeing it, the allies on the ground forgot their fear.

I looked down at them and then turned my gaze to the beastmen army on the opposite side.

“Beastmen, huh……. It’s a relief I’m not into furries.”

Whoosh-

Because if I were an excessive animal lover, it would have been hard to burn them.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Soon, I brandished a sword burning with the flames of purification, scattering blazing sword energy.

“Kyaoooong! It’s hot!”

“Attacking from the sky! Harpies! Where are all the harpies!”

“Shoot arrows, you blockheads!”

“There are no chickens among us, okay?”

The beastmen, who were busy running on the ground, didn’t have a good way to attack me.

“Now’s the chance! Fire! Fire!”

“Pour down crossbow bolts and arrows together!”

Thud thud! Thud! Swoosh! Swoosh!

Due to the poor circumstances of the Western Territory, they couldn’t train artillerymen, but they had enough magic-triggered guns and crossbows.

Not only that, but the militiamen even brought the bows they usually used for hunting.

As fireballs fell from the sky and shots flew from the ground, the momentum of the beastmen, who were charging fiercely, was broken.

-Byaaaaaak! How dare you touch us!

-I’ll tear you apart and kill you, human!

Belatedly, harpies began to fly, but they weren’t a big threat to me.

Frankly speaking, they were much weaker than the Celestials, each of whom was clearly an elite, even though I easily defeated them.

Slash! Thwack! Whoosh!

-Kiiiiiek! Retreat! We can’t win!

After cutting and burning them appropriately, the harpies had no choice but to flee.

The ground troops were also fleeing. I wondered if I should pursue them, but it seemed right to join the troops for now, so I went down to the ground.

“Is that really His Majesty the Emperor……?”

“Long live His Majesty the Emperor!”

“L, Long live His Majesty the Emperor!”

While seeing the Rangers who recognized me and the residents who were still half-doubting, I walked towards them.

“Who is your commander?”

“I am Lieutenant Colonel Zipron of the 4th Ranger Regiment. It is an honor to meet you, Your Majesty.”

Soon, a Ranger with slightly graying hair came out and saluted.

He was wearing the same camouflage uniform as the other Rangers, so the only way to recognize him as a lieutenant colonel was the lieutenant colonel rank insignia made of camouflage.

“The situation in the Western Territory seems bad. Can you brief me on the current war situation?”

“Of course, Your Majesty. It’s humble…… but I’ll take you to the command post first.”

The lieutenant colonel took me to the command post with the army’s staff. The command post was just a small barrack in a small city being used as a military base nearby.

“As Your Majesty said, the current situation in the Western Territory is very bad. Due to the sudden cataclysm, numerous dungeons and gates leading to unidentified worlds have appeared. Up to this point, it’s just a local disturbance, but…….”

He pointed to the south of the Western Territory and continued.

“The entire southern part of this Western Territory has been taken over by the Beastmen Alliance.”

“Beastmen Alliance, huh……. Is it like the Human Alliance?”

“Human Alliance? Is there such a thing?”

“I’ll explain that to you later. Then how is the Ranger Headquarters responding?”

“We are gathering as many evacuating residents as possible and mobilizing military power, but…….”

The lieutenant colonel said up to that point and then shook his head with a sigh.

“It’s not enough. We are in desperate need of reinforcements.”

“Unfortunately, there are no reinforcements except for me. The Eastern Territory’s war situation was also severe.”

“I understand. The situation there can’t be good either. It’s fortunate that Your Majesty came in person.”

Fortunately, perhaps because his trust in me was high, he didn’t seem too disappointed even though there was no support from the army.

“However, if we cannot stabilize the rear, the war situation on the Raven Guard side will worsen. Even if Your Majesty has come, it is impossible to counterattack right now.”

“I don’t intend to counterattack recklessly either.”

Even if I counterattack right now, it’s all for naught if the people die. So stabilizing the rear was a priority.

“I will close the dungeons and gates in the rear. Is there anything special I should be aware of?”

“That is…….”

Just in case, I asked first, and the commander spoke with a troubled expression.

“Most of the races that appear in dungeons and gates are also beastmen, but…….”

“If most, then there are those who aren’t?”

“Yes, and that’s a problem because they are humans. They are humans who appear to be barbarians…… and their attitude is a bit ambiguous.”

They don’t completely antagonize the imperial citizens, but they don’t treat them friendly either.

“Have they ever attempted to plunder? Then without hesitation, they are also our enemies.”

I won’t make the mistake of vaguely thinking of them as allies just because they are fellow humans.

Humans can easily become enemies with each other. No, rather, it’s easy to become enemies because they are human.

“No. They have never attempted to plunder even once. Rather…… they have even saved residents from beastmen’s plunder several times.”

“Really? That’s a bit strange. Have you ever sent an envoy?”

“There wasn’t. Even if there was, proper reports might not have been made in the current decentralized administrative situation.”

“That’s true.”

They are fighting or enduring while isolated in various places. Even if they contacted them, the report might not have reached the higher-ups.

Or they just didn’t contact them. Either way, I couldn’t wait for them to come.

“I should try to make contact with them once.”

If I could bring them in as allies, it would definitely be helpful.

I wasn’t asking for much. It would be good if they just prevented the beastmen from infiltrating the rear and stabilized the rear.

“First, you lead the army to secure supplies from the Central Territory. I will move directly.”

“Yes, Your Majesty. Long live the Empire.”

I immediately ordered the lieutenant colonel to take charge of supplies and immediately flew into the sky again and headed north.

“A cataclysm has occurred to the extent that the terrain has changed.”

A mountain range rose, a large river was created, and a lake the size of a small sea was also created.

Looking at it positively, the barren Western Territory became very fertile.

Looking at it negatively, monsters were pouring out from the countless dungeons and gates that had formed around it.

“The Rangers will undoubtedly be busy…… I don’t know about Golrak’s Greenskins.”

Even if I don’t know, Golrak will also be busy with the cataclysm.

There is also Rasgar, who leads the Greenskins who still oppose Golrak. Perhaps they are now in full-scale war with them.

“I don’t know how long Golrak can last, but he won’t last long.”

If so, Golrak would likely be defeated due to being outnumbered.

Of course, Golrak’s power is also considerable, but Rasgar’s power is several times greater. Only thanks to accepting the Empire’s civilization will they be able to withstand it well in the beginning by using firepower, but as time goes by, they won’t be able to withstand the numerical inferiority.

It would be nice if I could help before that, but frankly, it’s difficult for us to do that when we’re having a hard time taking care of the Western Territory.

So, I had no choice but to accept refugees and the army’s defection later.

Rather, if that happens, I could plant the Empire’s influence more strongly in the future.

“Anyway, I have to find those barbarians first. Hmm?”

While flying in the sky, I saw someone fighting on the ground below.

Kroooooooo!

A giant Chorong monster was fighting with the surrounding barbarians, causing tremendous wind pressure.

They were barbarians, but they were all burly and large. No, it wasn’t just that level.

“Uooooooo!”

Kwaajik!

-Kieeeek!

A barbarian made a tremendous leap and then slammed a huge ax down, tearing off the Chorong monster’s wing.

“Haha! The wing is broken! Let’s kill Kron’s child!”

“We’re going to feast on meat today!”

The barbarians rushed towards the Chorong, which could no longer fly, like a swarm of bees.

Everyone was sturdy, and clear aura was imbued in the somewhat poor and crude weapons, cutting through the monster’s hard skin as if cutting a radish.

“Amazing. They are definitely not ordinary people.”

They were barbarian warriors who were natural-born superhumans beyond the northerners.

I had to welcome them as allies. No, at least they shouldn’t be enemies.

“There! You in the sky! Who are you spying on us!”

While I was thinking that, they recognized that I was in the sky and shouted.

“I will attack if you don’t reveal your identity.”

“There’s no need for that. I have no intention of being hostile.”

“Then reveal your identity, stranger.”

“From our perspective, you are the strangers who suddenly appeared.”

They didn’t recognize me as a player like the Dark Knights or the Human Alliance.

It may be because they are not civilized, or maybe there is no force to recognize that.

“Well, such distinctions are meaningless, so let me introduce myself. I am Franz, the Emperor of the Empire.”

“Emperor? It seems this world has an emperor.”

“Is that a problem?”

“No, not at all. We have no problem as long as we can fight. Rather, I want to make a suggestion, Emperor of another world. Will you hire us as warriors?”

To that question, I answered with a feeling of having hit the jackpot.

“If it’s strong people like you, it’s something to welcome.”